An Assembly committee Tuesday recommended passage of a major revision of laws protecting state lakes, streams and groundwater.
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Wisconsin Assembly panel passes major rewrite of water protections
An extensive rewrite of water protection laws passes out of committee despite misgivings by environmental groups and at least one member of the Legislature’s Republican majority.
Attorney General Brad Schimel says he may issue an opinion even though his office is involved in related court cases.
The state's business lobby is backing several bills that contain dozens of provisions to provide 'certainty' for owners of sensitive lands.
But water advocates and big farms commend lawmakers for tackling thorny issue, and offer many contradictory suggestions.
