Darling, STFU!! Republican backers of the bill couldn’t untangle themselves from the twisted web of ideological contradiction created by a proposal that hobbles local government control, while also promoting zoning laws and the role of state DNR regulators, whom they have hitherto railed against. Rep. Chris Danou (D-Trempeleau), who represents the county hardest hit by the frac sand mining boom, offered his hypothesis: “I know why this is happening here. It’s because local communities don’t need the kind of campaign cash that the industry spreads around, so they come to the Capitol and get their work done here.” Sen. Alberta Darling (R-River Hills), who received more than $35,000 in direct campaign donations from the natural gas and frac sand mining industries between 2007 and 2012, took offense at Danou’s remark saying, “Its an affront to suggest that campaign donations are affecting our public policy. Dont impugn us when were trying to do whats best for the state. progressive.org/wisconsin-gop-aims-to-limit-mining-rules-and-silence-opposition
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:23:21 +0000
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