WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE
Mining controversy divides Superior Days delegation 
There was widespread disagreement during the trip to Madison last month because the controversial topic of iron ore mining was on its agenda.
By Mike Simonson , March 08, 2013
Wisconsin mining bill goes to Walker
Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly approved a polarizing mining bill Thursday, completing a long push to help a Florida-based company open a giant iron mine near the shores of Lake Superior over environmentalists’ objections.
By Todd Richmond , March 08, 2013
Assembly clears path for iron mine in northern Wisconsin
Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly approved a polarizing mining bill Thursday and sent the measure to Gov. Scott Walker for his signature, completing a long push to help a Florida company open a giant iron mine on the shore of Lake Superior over environmentalists' objections.
By Todd Richmond , March 07, 2013
UPDATE: Wisconsin Assembly holds last debate on Gogebic Taconite mining bill
Republicans began their final drive Thursday to ease the regulatory path for a new iron mine near Lake Superior in Northwestern Wisconsin, sending a polarizing bill to the state Assembly floor for one last vote with promises it would spur job growth in the impoverished area.
By Associated Press report , March 07, 2013
Lawmaker wants use of dogs barred in Wisconsin wolf hunt
A group of humane societies filed a lawsuit in August alleging state wildlife officials failed to impose any restrictions on using and training dogs on wolves.
By Associated Press report , March 04, 2013
Wisconsin Assembly gears up for mining fight
Debate lasted nearly nine hours in the state Senate last week.
By Associated Press report , March 04, 2013
Wisconsin Senate approves mining bill as debate stretches on
The state Senate has approved a Republican bill that would dramatically overhaul Wisconsin’s mining regulations.
By Todd Richmond , February 28, 2013
Wisconsin budget panel approves mining bill
Republicans neared victory Monday in their legislative fight to lure a giant iron mine to northwestern Wisconsin, pushing the proposal through the budget committee and setting up final votes in the coming days.
By Todd Richmond , February 26, 2013
Mining set to get March vote in Wisconsin Assembly
The proposal is designed to clear the regulatory path for a huge iron mine near Lake Superior.
By Associated Press report , February 22, 2013
Budget committee poised to vote on Wisconsin mining bill
Wisconsin lawmakers are poised to vote next week on a divisive bill that would overhaul the state's iron mining regulations.
By Associated Press , February 21, 2013
Superior Days delegates seek support for "Windchill’s Law"
A 9-month-old Douglas County colt found starved and frozen to the ground in 2008 was inspiration for a late revision in the Superior Days agenda.
By Shelley Nelson , February 21, 2013
Superior Days delegates hear about continuing standoff on Minnesota-Wisconsin reciprocity
Without Minnesota legislative action, Wisconsin residents who work in Minnesota and Minnesota residents who work in Wisconsin will probably have to continue filing two state tax forms, Wisconsin Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler told Superior Days delegates Tuesday morning.
By Shelley Nelson , February 20, 2013
Wisconsin GOP leader opposes new tax on proposed iron mine
The Wisconsin Senate's top Republican says he's against imposing a so-called tonnage tax on a company looking to open an iron mine south of Ashland.
By Associated Press , February 13, 2013
Most speak against mining-law changes during packed hearing in Ashland
More than 200 people jammed an hours-long hearing in Ashland on Saturday to speak their minds about legislation to streamline Wisconsin’s mining laws.
By Ron Seely , February 10, 2013
At least 200 attend Ashland hearing on Wisconsin mining bill
At least 200 people have jammed a hearing in Ashland on Saturday to tell legislators how they feel about legislation to streamline the state's mining laws.
By Associated Press report , February 09, 2013
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