Senate passes mining bill
Assembly expected to take bill up next week
The state Senate has approved a Republican bill that would dramatically overhaul Wisconsin's mining regulations.
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Budget committee to take up mining bill
Approval would send bill on to Assembly, Senate
Wisconsin Republicans are poised to vote next week on a divisive bill that would overhaul the state's iron mining regulations.
Vos says mining bill should pass by early March
Republicans pushing to pass bill quickly
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he thinks a bill overhauling Wisconsin's mining regulations will pass the Legislature by the end of the first week in March.
Wisconsin conservationists re-launch anti-mine ad
League of Conservation Voters runs ad statewide
Environmentalists are re-cycling a television ad imploring the state Senate to kill a bill that would overhaul Wisconsin's mining regulations.
Committees to vote on mining bill Feb. 6
Committees in both the state Senate and Assembly plan to meet simultaneously on Feb. 6 to vote on sending a mining bill out for debate.
Assembly reps plan to tour mine site
A dozen members of the state Assembly plan to tour a potential mine site in far northwestern Wisconsin.
Army Corps of Engineers lists issues with Wis. mining changes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is warning its mining approval process could take years.
Wis. Dem postpones mining bill until next week
A Democratic lawmaker has postponed introducing his version of new mining regulations until next week.
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Dems schedule mining hearings
Hearings will focus on Wisconsin's current mining laws
The leader of the state Senate's new mining committee said he has scheduled a series of hearings next month to gather information on possible regulatory changes.
Dems schedule mining hearings
Hearings will focus on Wisconsin's current mining laws
The leader of the state Senate's new mining committee said he has scheduled a series of hearings next month to gather information on possible regulatory changes.
Business group urges no action on mining bill
Mining bill talks fell through earlier this year
One of the leaders of Wisconsin's largest lobbying groups said there should be no more discussions with lawmakers or anyone else about a mining bill until after the November elections.
Business group urges no action on mining bill
Mining bill talks fell through earlier this year
One of the leaders of Wisconsin's largest lobbying groups said there should be no more discussions with lawmakers or anyone else about a mining bill until after the November elections.
Walker: Mining Company Will Return If Bill Passes
Gov. Scott Walker said he's not giving up on his mining legislation.Neither are some state senators, who have scheduled a meeting next week for the bill, which seeks to reform some of Wisconsin's laws pertaining mining.However, senators seem no closer…
Future Of Mining Bill Uncertain
Republican Gov. Scott Walker said he is still hopeful lawmakers on the other side of the aisle will come to a compromise on the controversial mining bill. SURVEY: Did The State Senate Make The Right Decision? VIDEO: Watch The Report
Mining Company Says It's Pulling Out Of Wisconsin
The head of a mining company that had been considering opening an iron mine in northern Wisconsin said it is dropping the project after the state Senate failed to pass a bill the company wanted.
GOP Senator Rejects Mining Compromise
The state senator who holds the key swing vote on a bill that would overhaul Wisconsin's iron mine permitting process has rejected a compromise measure from his fellow Republicans.
GOP Senator Says He Can't Support Version Of Mining Bill
One Republican state senator said he can't vote for the Assembly version of the mining bill, which could put the possibility of mining legislation happening this session in jeopardy.
Tribes Turn Out To Oppose Mining Bill
Hundreds turned out for a legislative hearing in northern Wisconsin on a mining bill that would streamline the permitting process for a proposed iron ore mine.
DNR: Mining Bill Could Cost Agency Millions
The state Department of Natural Resources said proposed legislation that would change the way it reviews mining proposals could cost the agency millions of dollars per year.
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