Tag Archives: mining bill

• Politics

  Republicans applaud mining bill passage, Dems. expect litigation

  MADISON (WITI) — On Monday, March 11th, Gov. Scott Walker will sign the controversial mining bill. What is less certain…
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  Wisconsin is one step closer to a new mine in North Woods

  MADISON (WITI) — Wisconsin is one step closer to a new mine in the North Woods. The controversial plan passed…
• Politics

  State Senate passes mining bill, which now heads to Assembly

  MADISON (WITI) – The Wisconsin State Senate worked into the evening to pass Senate Bill (SB) 1, also known as the…
• Politics

  Senate committee approves Republican mining bill

  MADISON (WITI) — A state Senate committee has approved a Republican bill designed to make it easier to open a…
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  Public hearing held at state Capitol regarding mining bill

  MADISON (WITI) — In 2012, a mining bill was shot down by lawmakers in Wisconsin, but now, it is a…
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  Mining bill a top priority of 2013 Wisconsin Legislature

  MADISON — In 2012, a mining bill was shot down by lawmakers in Wisconsin, but now, it is a top…
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  Legislature returns to work Monday, jobs and mining bill top priorities

  MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature returns to work Monday, January 7th, with Republicans in control of both houses. Economic issues…
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  New recall aimed at lawmakers who voted against mining bill

  MADISON (AP) — Conservatives have launched recall efforts against two state senators who opposed a bill that would have helped…
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  Walker may call special session to discuss mining

  MADISON — The mining bill may not be dead after all, after Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signaled that he may…
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  Mining bill may get another look by state Senate

  MADISON (AP) — Senate Republicans aren’t giving up on a bill that would jumpstart a giant iron mine in northwestern…
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  Walker has harsh words for senators who rejected mining bill

  MEQUON — The mining bill is buried, and the blame game has begun. A fiery Governor Scott Walker had harsh…
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  Mining company ends plan to invest in state mine

  MADISON — Digging for votes and coming up empty. The mining bill which Republicans touted as a job creation plan,…