Mining company pulls out of northern Wisconsin project (UPDATE)

Vos, Fitzgerald tout mining bill at GOP convention

Published: May 5, 2013
Tags: mining, Robin Vos, Scott Fitzgerald

Republican legislative leaders at the state party convention are touting passage of a bill designed to make it easier to open an iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin and promising to cut taxes.

GOP leader opposes new tax on Wis. iron mine

Published: February 13, 2013
Tags: Gogebic Taconite, GOP, Gov. Scott Walker, iron ore, mine, mining, Scott Fitzgerald

The state Senate’s top Republican said he’s against imposing a so-called tonnage tax on a company looking to open an iron mine in far northwestern Wisconsin.

Legislative session begins with mining push

Published: January 7, 2013
Tags: Gogebic Taconite, mining, Scott Fitzgerald

The legislative session began Monday with Republican leaders promising swift passage of a mining bill and Democrats calling for more bipartisanship and the healing of old wounds stemming from the bruising fight over collective bargaining.

GOP Senate leader looks at elections changes

Published: December 3, 2012
Tags: elections, Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Walker

The nonpartisan board that oversees elections in Wisconsin too often favors Democrats and needs to be reconstituted, perhaps with a more partisan model like what previously existed, incoming Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Monday.

Wisconsin development agency not tracking loans

Published: October 19, 2012
Tags: Commerce Department, Jon Richards, Paul Jadin, Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Walker, WEDC, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.

The semi-public agency charged with overseeing economic development efforts in Wisconsin did not track how much was owed on $8 million in overdue loans for more than a year, leading Gov. Scott Walker to promise dramatic corrective action.

Lawmakers dig deeper into mining law

Published: September 18, 2012
Tags: Army Corps of Engineers, Bob Jauch, Bucyrus, Dale Schultz, DNR, iron ore, mining, Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Walker, Senate Mining Committee, Tim Cullen

At least one new mining bill in January seems a certainty for Wisconsin. But its content and fate probably will depend on which party wins in November.

Committee to explore state’s mining regulations

Published: September 17, 2012
Tags: Army Corps of Engineers, Dale Schultz, DNR, Glenn Grothman, Gogebic Taconite, iron ore, Mary Lazich, mining, Scott Fitzgerald, Tim Cullen, Wisconsin Geological Survey

Attempts to streamline the state’s mining regulations will continue Tuesday when a Senate committee holds the first of three informational hearings.

GOP hoping crossover voting effect recalls

Published: April 26, 2012
Tags: Arthur Kohl-Riggs, Bob La Follette, democrat, Edison Research, GOP, Graeme Zielinski, Jeremy Levinson, Kathleen Falk, Lori Compas, Rebecca Kleefisch, recall, Robin Vos, Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Walker, Tom Barrett, Walker
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Republicans might cast ballot for perceived weaker candidate By Scott Bauer Associated Press Madison — Republican leaders hope their supporters vote for fake Democrats in May 8 recall elections, a move that could result in GOP backers having an influence in who Gov. Scott Walker faces. Wisconsin’s open primary allows voters to cast ballots for [...]

Board orders recalls for 4 GOP senators

Published: March 30, 2012
Tags: Government Accountability Board, Pam Galloway, Scott Fitzgerald, Terry Moulton, Van Wanggaard

Recall elections have been ordered against four Republican Wisconsin state senators.