Public hearing canceled after lawmaker receives death threats, Wisconsin high schools use tech to crack down on vaping

18.9.2025

Wisconsin Today: Morning News

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A state lawmaker says he's been targeted with death threats after false claims circulated online. He canceled a public hearing in Madison as a result. The city of Racine released information on water usage for a proposed data center after an environmental group sued. And, Wisconsin high schools are using a new technology to crack down on student vaping.

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Public hearing canceled after lawmaker receives death threats, Wisconsin high schools use tech to crack down on vaping

Wisconsin Today: Morning News

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Public hearing canceled after lawmaker receives death threats, Wisconsin high schools use tech to crack down on vaping