Cardinal-Hickory Creek: PSC reopens power line proceedings in wake of secret communications CHRIS HUBBUCH Jul 2, 2021 Jul 2, 2021 Updated Apr 20, 2022 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has agreed to reconsider a controversial power line through southwest Wisconsin amid revelations that a former member carried on secret communications with employees of utilities involved in the project.kAm%96 !$r G@E65 a\_ %9FCD52J E@ :DDF6 2 ?@E:46 @7 :?E6?E E@ C6D4:?5 E96 A6C>:E 7@C E96 Scha >:==:@? r2C5:?2=\w:4<@CJ rC66< EC2?D>:DD:@? =:?6 2?5 C6@A6? E96 5@4<6E E@ C646:G6 4@>>6?ED @? 9@H E@ AC@4665]k^Am kAm%96 4@>>:DD:@? H2D 24E:?8 @? 2 C6BF6DE 7:=65 |@?52J 3J E96 @H?6CD @7 E96 =:?6 E@ C6D4:?5 E96 A6C>:E 2?5 C6@A6? 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Wisconsin Supreme Court says DNR has authority to limit animals, wells At issue was a 2011 law that says state agencies can’t take any actions that aren’t explicitly authorized by the Legislature.
