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Potter was established near a Native American village along the Manitowoc River. [6] It was originally named Muskratville because of the large number of muskrats that lived in the river and were trapped for their fur. [6] American Civil War Captain Orin R. Potter settled in Potter in 1859 and established a feed mill.
The most noteworthy act of Taylor's governorship, however, was likely the so-called "Potter Law,"—named for Republican state senator Robert L. D. Potter—officially, 1874 Wisconsin Act 273. The law was a major priority of the Granger movement and effectively put railroad and freight prices under the control of a new state Railroad Commission .
The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of Wisconsin is an independent agency of the Wisconsin state government responsible for supervising and regulating the insurance industry in Wisconsin. The office licenses insurers operating in the state, examines their financial and business practices, investigates consumer complaints, ensures ...
Wisconsin’s granger laws were among, if not the, most severe of the four states. While other states such as Illinois implemented a system of price regulation by administrative bodies, Wisconsin adopted a strict legislative regulation policy on rate fixing. [5] The Potter Law brought about this system of price fixing.
Following the 1873 elections, the state enacted the so-called "Potter Law"—named for Wisconsin state senator Robert L. D. Potter—officially, 1874 Wisconsin Act 273. The new law was a major priority of the Granger movement and effectively put railroad and freight prices under the control of a new state Railroad Commission. The railroads ...
The National Park Service identified the victim as Stewart Phillip Porter of Eau Claire, Wisconsin ... Sept. 22. The agency said that just before 8 p.m. local time, Devils Tower law enforcement ...
Early Wisconsin airport, opened in 1922 by the four Larson brothers, with the original sod landing field and a hangar constructed with barn-building techniques. The Larsons were the first agency in Wisconsin to sell government-approved planes. [69] 42: Lasley's Point Site: Lasley's Point Site: September 6, 1979 : 5900 Lasley Point Road [70] [71
The Blair Partnership, the literary agency that has repped J.K. Rowling since it was first set up in 2011 by Neil Blair, has expanded with two key hires in two newly-created roles. Simon Johnson ...