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A proposed change to Wisconsin’s cooperative laws packed a State Capitol hearing room Wednesday.

John Manske of Cooperative Network says Wisconsin’s cooperative statutes haven’t been modernized in nearly 40 years.  “Cooperatives are changing, and the changes I’ve seen in 25 years of working for the cooperatives is just incredible.  The mergers, the consolidations, the changes, the technology, and if we don’t help our members have options, then I think we’re doing a disservice for our members.”

Assembly Bill 353 and its companion, Senate Bill 281, would allow non-co-op members to serve as voting directors on the board. 

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