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State Sen. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, said at a Monday legislative hearing that he wants to prevent local governments from changing local regulations in ways that hurt existing and permitted nonmetallic mines.
Posted inEconomy, Environment, Frac Sand Rush, Government

New frac sand bill still divides

by Alison DirrMarch 3rd, 2014May 28th, 2014 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

A legislative hearing Monday on a revised attempt to limit local governments’ authority to regulate nonmetallic mining, including existing frac sand mines, drew support from mining representatives but opposition from town leaders.

Posted inGovernment, Money & Politics

A house divided

by Bill Lueders October 18th, 2012July 29th, 2016
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

State parties differ sharply on campaign finance

by Bill Lueders July 30th, 2012July 29th, 2016
Posted inGovernment, Money & Politics, The Walker Calendar Files

‘I want the choir to sing’

by Amy Karon May 16th, 2012June 18th, 2014
Posted inGov. Scott Walker: Uniter, Divider, Government, Money & Politics

Man on a mission

by Bill Lueders January 10th, 2012August 1st, 2016
Posted inGov. Scott Walker: Uniter, Divider, Government, Money & Politics

Walker does it his way

by Bill Lueders January 9th, 2012August 1st, 2016
Posted inGov. Scott Walker: Uniter, Divider, Government, Money & Politics

Love him or hate him

by Bill Lueders January 8th, 2012August 1st, 2016
Posted inGovernment, Money & Politics

Scott Walker: Regrets, he’s had a few

by Bill Lueders December 23rd, 2011August 1st, 2016
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Ad campaign comes ‘close to the line’

by Bill Lueders December 22nd, 2011July 29th, 2016
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Meet Michael Richards, typical lobbyist

by Bill Lueders October 13th, 2011July 29th, 2016
Posted inGovernment, Money & Politics, WisWatch Blog

Walker okays up to $500,000 for private legal fees on controversial bill

by Bill Lueders July 29th, 2011August 1st, 2016
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Lawmaker puts positive spin on campaign cash

by Bill Lueders July 28th, 2011July 29th, 2016

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