Jauch says mining deal still possible

A Democratic state lawmaker says he’s still open to working out a deal on mining legislation. Even though the Legislature adjourned the session without passing regulatory reforms for mining, state Senator Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) says there’s still a strong...

Walker holds out hope on mining

The governor believes a deal can still be reached on a mining bill. However, Governor Walker says any measure lawmakers pass would need to be substantially similar to a compromise rejected in the state Senate last week. Walker says “passing a bill and calling it...

Mining bill draws hundreds in Hurley

As the Assembly prepares to take up a controversial bill making massive changes to Wisconsin’s mining regulations, lawmakers took the legislation north Wednesday for a public hearing. Despite saying earlier the only hearing on the bill would be one held in West...