Bills to fund a new Brewers stadium, address "forever chemicals" in Wisconsin waterways and overhaul the state's alcohol industry drew considerable discussion in the Capitol last legislative session. But based on the sheer number of hours lobbyists spent trying to persuade lawmakers to vote for or against a measure, nothing comes close to the time dedicated to an obscure but far-reaching proposal to regulate who can build power lines in the state.
What bill drew the most lobbying in Wisconsin last session? You might be surprised
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