Politics & Government

Plale Confirmed as Railroads Commissioner; Larson Opposes

Oak Creek's former state senator has new gig.

Oak Creek's former state senator, Jeff Plale, has been confirmed by the Wisconsin Senate as the new commissioner of railroads, according to WisPolitics.

One of four Democrats opposing the nomination was Oak Creek's current state senator, Chris Larson, who defeated Plale in a contentious Democratic primary last year.

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