Bills that would punish people who participate in riots draws concerns from GOP, Dem lawmakers

Lawmakers of both parties today raised concerns over a set of bills that punish people who participate in riots, saying they could lead to peaceful protesters being charged with a felony by attending a protest that turns violent. Rep. John Spiros, R-Marshfield, said he’ll work with lawmakers to tighten up the language. But the goal, he said, is ensuring that Wisconsin establishes a definition of “...