Tougher Penalties For First-time Drunken Drivers Remain Elusive

MOLLY BECK mbeck@madison.com, Wisconsin State Journal
Sat, 07/08/2017 - 10:00am

Advocates for stricter penalties for drunken drivers see allies in Sen. Alberta Darling and Rep. Jim Ott.

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