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Heated Sidewalks Could Become Reality In Wisconsin
Bill Supporters Say It Would Save Money On Snow Removal
UPDATED: 8:25 am CST January 16,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- The governor won't stand in the way of allowing heated sidewalks in Wisconsin.The state Senate unanimously approved a bill on Monday that would abolish a law that prohibited heated sidewalks. The Assembly passed it earlier. The law dates back to 1980 and was passed in response to the energy crisis of the 1970s.Wisconsin is the only state that still has the ban.The bill's supporters said that with improved technology and the prospect of using less salt and saving money on snow removal, there's no reason to continue the ban.A spokesman said Gov. Jim Doyle supports the bill and is expected to sign it.
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