Division of Liquor Control launches state-of-the-art portal that streamlines permit processes

Division of Liquor Control launches state-of-the-art portal that streamlines permit processes

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control launched a new fully digital portal to modernize the process for managing alcohol licenses and permits.

La Crosse city leaders grant liquor permit for outdoor event, but still have questions about underage access to alcohol

WIZMnews.com Worries about underage drinking at special outdoor events in La Crosse are being addressed by city council members. The council judiciary committee has granted permission to a La Crosse tavern, Bennett O’Riley’s, to expand its liquor license to outdoor sales this month for a June event. City clerk Nikki Elsen says there are certain regulations that apply to outdoor gatherings in the summer where alcohol is served. City police are wo…

Thousands of Ohioans can drive after license suspensions lifted

Over the past month, more than 170,000 Ohioans have had license suspensions and vehicle registration blocks removed, putting them on the path to drive legally.  To comply with a law passed last year that eliminated suspensions for people with unpaid court fines and fees, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles said it has also wiped away more than $8 million in fees drivers would have had to pay to reinstate their licenses. Going forward, courts can n…

Cheyenne Building Division transitions to digital-only permitting

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The city of Cheyenne’s Building Division will transition to an all-digital permitting and application system, OpenGov, next Thursday, June 12. After that, the Building Division will no longer accept paper applications.Residents and contractors needing permits or licenses through the Building Division must use the OpenGov platform, the city said in a news release. The system allows applicants to submit and track projects entirely…