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'The government put me out of business': Wisconsin hemp growers, sellers brace for new federal hemp law

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (656+ words) Wisconsin hemp farmers and seller are preparing for a new federal law that goes into effect this November and will change the definition of hemp. Many worry it will put them out of business. Wisconsin Hemp Flower owner Luke Heidt…...

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A mining company is drilling for metals in Wisconsin. Opponents are on edge.

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1766+ words) Groups are calling on the Forest Service to conduct an environmental review of the company's future drilling plans Just off a gravel road, heavy mats cover mud and wet soil on an access route to the site where'mining company Green…...

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Wisconsin once allowed 'fusion voting.' A lawsuit aims to bring it back.

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (916+ words) A lawsuit filed Tuesday aims to bring a long-dormant practice known as fusion voting back to Wisconsin. Fusion voting allows for a candidate to appear on the ballot more than once, next to every political party that endorses them. What…...