The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Wisconsin’s leading small business advocacy organization, recently joined the authors of Assembly Bill 89, State Representative William Penterman and State Senator André Jacque, at Watertown’s Piggly Wiggly to celebrate the bill signing.

NFIB State Director Luke Bacher and NFIB Member and CEO of The Alternative Board—Badgerland Ginger Hartman joined the celebration. The now law enhances penalties for shoplifting offenses.

The initiative passed both chambers with bipartisan support. The new law was supported by a coalition of 20 retailers, business organizations and law enforcement groups, including the Wisconsin Grocers Association, Badger State Sheriffs Association, the Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, Wisconsin District Attorneys Association, Milwaukee Police Association, National Federation of Independent Business and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.