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Leah Vukmir on Environment |
Tammy Baldwin (D): No. Will continue to try to restore full EPA funding & oppose new cuts.
Leah Vukmir (R): Likely yes. Board member of ALEC, which considers many EPA actions overregulation.
Wisconsin Radio Network analysis: State Representative Chris Danou says allowing on farm sales of raw, unpasteurized milk could provide a new source of revenue for the state's hard pressed dairy farmers. "It allows the farmer essentially to capture some more of the retail dollar," says the Trempeleau Democrat. Danou says some consumers "are willing to pay a premium" for raw milk.
Veto Message:The public health community has been nearly unanimous in their opposition to this proposal. I cannot ignore the potential harmful health effects of consuming unpasteurized milk that have been raised by many groups.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 25-8-0 on Apr/15/10; Passed Assembly 60-35-4 on Apr/22/10; State Rep. Leah Vukmir voted YES; Vetoed by Governor Jim Doyle on May/19/10
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