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Air quality monitors, New governor candidate enters race

Heard On Wisconsin Today: Morning News
Solar-powered air quality sensor
Madison officials installed this solar-powered air quality sensor on the city’s west side, near an-already existing sensor overseen by the DNR. The aim is to compare the new sensor to the DNR’s data to check for accuracy. (Photo courtesy of the City of Madison)

Some Superior residents want the state to install air quality monitors near an oil refinery in the city. That’s after the Department of Natural Resources said the facility had violated air quality control laws. The former head of Wisconsin’s economic development agency is joining the growing Democratic primary for governor. And, former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman could lose his law license for three years for his conduct during a review of the 2020 presidential election 

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