Trump order to keep Michigan coal plant running will mean higher energy bills in Wisconsin
Families and businesses across the Midwest, including here in Wisconsin, will be footing the bill to bring an empty coal plant back online in Michigan.
Author: Amy Barrilleaux, Communications Director
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