The Wisconsin Senate voted yesterday to reduce open-pit mining regulations with the hopes of attracting a new iron mine and bringing hundreds of jobs to northern Wisconsin. The bill passed by just one vote but is expected to pass the GOP controlled assembly with ease in a vote next week.
While at least one conservative considered the moment "the rebirth of the mining industry" Environmental and liberal groups have widely criticized the bill saying that it relaxes regulation too much, threatening the north-woods. Take a look...
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/senate-debate-wednesday-on-mining-bill-could-extend-into-the-wee-hours-sj8uuir-193601021.html
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