| Today: Hearing Held on Assembly Mining Bill in Hurley | |
| The Assembly Jobs Committee just announced it will hold an official public hearing on the mining bill, AB 426, Wednesday, January 11th in Hurley at the Hurley Inn beginning at 10:00 AM. | |
| This will be an important opportunity for residents who live near the proposed Gogebic Taconite mine to voice their opposition to this disastrous legislation that would roll back commonsense environmental protections, silence the voice of the public, and eliminate accountability for mining corporations. Learn more about the bill here. | |
| As a result of this recent development, Senator Jauch and Representative Bewley have cancelled the public testimony portion of the Saturday meeting we told you about last week, but they will still hold an informal listening session on the topic at that time. Please note that anyone who wants to have their voice heard on the record are encouraged to attend Wednesday’s hearing in Hurley instead of the Saturday meeting. | |
| Legislators need to hear from YOU that increasing the profits of mining executives is not worth jeopardizing the quality of our water and the health of our families. If you cannot attend this hearing please contact your legislators to tell them to oppose this bill if you have not already done so.Read Wisconsin Reporters.com coverage of this issue and listen to their interview with Wisconsin Jobs Committee Mary Williams by clicking http://wisconsinreporters.com/subscribe/mary-williams-has-no-idea-what-treaty-rights-are-ashland-county-demands-public-hearing-on-mining-in-ashland-county/ |