Dem bill would extend state’s non-discrimination laws to protect transgender people

Rep. Mark Spreitzer said today a bill he’s introducing would “provide much-needed protections” for the state’s transgender residents. Spreitzer, D-Beloit, held a news conference at the Capitol outlining his proposal to extend Wisconsin’s non-discrimination laws to protect transgender people, who he said face discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas. “Much discri...