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Wisconsin Legislation Targets Milk, Meat, Dairy Labeling

Vegetarian and vegan foods sold in Wisconsin could not be labeled as meat, milk or dairy if they don’t contain those products, under bills up for votes in the state Assembly. The “truth in labeling” measures are supported by the …

Wisconsin Man Wants State to Adopt Driver Hands-Free Cellphone Law

A Wisconsin man who spent three years lobbying Minnesota lawmakers to ban the use of cellphones or other electronic devices while driving said he wants his home state to adopt similar legislation. Thomas Goeltz lost his pregnant daughter to an …

Criminalizing 1st-Time DUIs in Wisconsin Is a Tough Sell

With a new Democratic ally in the governor’s office, a handful of Republican lawmakers are pushing for Wisconsin to join the rest of the country and criminalize first-offense drunken driving. On paper it might look like a can’t-miss bipartisan initiative, …

Proposed Wisconsin Bill Targets Adults Who Host Underage Drinkers

Adults who let teenagers drink in their homes would be breaking the law under a proposal two Republican Wisconsin lawmakers are circulating. The bill would address what Rep. Andre Jacque and Sen. Van Wanggaard call the “social host” loophole in …