February 20, 2012 by Barbara With Please read the shocking testimony that two area geologists gave at the public hearing on February 17, 2012 concerning the new Wisconsin mining bill. This information is confirmed by a geologist at Lawrence University. Then read about the subsequent discovery that the bill’s authors are trying to redefine science. […]

2/18/2012: Update to press release on sulfides in the proposed Penokee mine
February 18, 2012 (Scroll down for more updates) (2/18/12) A question arose after the February 17, 2012 hearing on AB426 before the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee as to why it is important to consider the chemistry of the rocks in the area of the proposed mine now, while new law is being drafted, rather than […]

Geologists Rock the House With Stunning Testimony at Mining Hearing
With nearly two dozen state troopers stationed in and outside the Joint Finance Committee hearing on Friday, overflowing crowds lined up to testify overwhelmingly against the latest version of a new mining bill. Wednesday, Sen. Scott Fitzgerald (R) announced his decision to unexpectedly and unilaterally dismantle the Senate Committee on Mining, pulling the plug […]

Heartbeat of Red Cliff Band Arrested in Capitol
January 27, 2012 by Barbara With Sam Morris of the Red Cliff Band was arrested for drumming a prayer in the Wisconsin state capitol just after noon today. He was escorted out of the building by Capitol Police officers and was issued a $260 ticket for disorderly conduct. Tribal attorney Glenn Stoddard was nearby and attempted […]
Grothman testimony: Lead Poisoning Bill (part 2)
Part two of Glenn Grothman’s testimony at the 1/19/12 public hearing on SB 373 — a bill which would overturn a State Supreme Court decision that allows victims of lead poisoning to sue paint manufacturers. A group of citizens traveled from Milwaukee (accompanied by their children) to testify at the hearing. When it was […]