With ATV crashes up in Wisconsin, some legislators want to strengthen OWI laws. The Tavern League stands in the way.
Alcohol is a common factor in the rising number of off-road vehicle crashes and fatalities reported in Wisconsin. Legislators from both sides want to beef up state OWI laws, arguing that will make the vehicles safer.
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