Even before the war in Iran or President Trump’s trade war tariffs or the growth of data centers, Wisconsin consumers were concerned about hikes in electric rates.
Mandela Barnes, a candidate for governor, says corporate profits and executive pay are also factors — and he says if elected he’d appoint members to the state’s Public Service Commissioner who would oppose routine rate hikes for utilities.
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its a role some experts argue is intentional. Follow @upnorthnewswi to see how it plays out in Wisconsin.
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