Wisconsin mining bill authors argue economy, environment don`t have to compete


Wisconsin mining bill authors argue economy, environment don`t have to compete


Economic gains can be made without jeopardizing Wisconsin`s environment, the authors of a bill that would promote mining activity in the state argued on Friday. 

But conservation groups and tribal leaders said the legislation would put Wisconsin`s long-term environmental integrity at risk in exchange for short-term profits.

"I believe there’s room for all. It’s a big state. We can do all these things and we can do them safely without intruding on each other," said Sen. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst. "I know that we can do this safely."...

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Ken Notes: If we can do this safely we need bipartisan consideration and DNR support. This is not how we are going about it.

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