Two lawmakers from southwest Wisconsin
voted with the majority in the State Assembly
yesterday, backing the mining bill that was
approved.
State Representative Travis Tranel of Cuba City
says one of the key reasons he voted for the bill,
is it could mean economic development
for an area that needs jobs.
Tranel says it’s important for people to realize
that the mine project won’t start tomorrow.
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Tranel also says there are protections in the
legislation, to make the land where the mine is
gets the proper reclamation after the mine
is played out…or the company were to
abandon it.
Meanwhile, State Representative
Howard Marklein of Spring Green feels the
bill still maintains a proper balance of
economic benefits, while still upholding
environmental standards. If the mine does
occur, Marklein says it could mean jobs for
Ed Kraemer & Sons Construction of Plain,
which is in Marklein’s 51st Assembly
District. The bill now goes to Governor Walker
for his consideration, and he plans on signing
it.
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