The latest egregious example of influence peddling is then-commissioner Ellen Nowakâs lobbying in favor of a utility-sponsored bill to limit competition in the construction of power lines, as recently reported by the Wisconsin State Journal.
Right of first refusal proposals have a checkered past in Wisconsin after two similar measures were introduced last legislative session but ultimately died in committee.
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Officials with LS Power and AFP deny Nowak s allegations. Sen. Julian Bradley said the proposal "was introduced late in the session and we ran out of time."