Hidden in the Wisconsin bill whose union-busting elements have gotten the most attention comes this little item, allowing the state to sell off its power plants to private corporations without soliciting bids and without any form public approval.

16.896 Sale or contractual operation of state−owned heating, cooling,

and power plants. (1) Notwithstanding ss. 13.48 (14) (am) and 16.705 (1), the

department may sell any state−owned heating, cooling, and power plant or may

contract with a private entity for the operation of any such plant, with or without

solicitation of bids, for any amount that the department determines to be in the best

interest of the state. Notwithstanding ss. 196.49 and 196.80, no approval or

certification of the public service commission is necessary for a public utility to

purchase, or contract for the operation of, such a plant, and any such purchase is

considered to be in the public interest and to comply with the criteria for certification

of a project under s. 196.49 (3) (b).

Now, I wonder who could possibly benefit from that??

h/t ginandtacos