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As compromise mining bill advances, a look at Twin Pines contributions

Despite having enough co-sponsors to ensure the bill's passage on the floor of the Georgia House of Representatives, the Okefenokee Protection Act languishes in committee. Contrast that to the speedy progress of HB 1338 that's been touted as a compromise.

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Opponents of mine near Okefenokee consider options to stop it after state EPD issued draft permits

The bill, which would block future mining by prohibiting the EPD from issuing future mining permits to companies like Twin Pines.

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A bipartisan bill would ban future mining around Georgia s Okefenokee Swamp

A bipartisan bill would ban future mining around Georgia s Okefenokee Swamp
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As Opposition to Mining Peaks, State Legislation Would Protect Okefenokee

On February 8th, a bipartisan group of state legislators in Georgia introduced a bill designed to resolve a conservation challenge that h

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Bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers push bill to prevent Okefenokee mining

A Georgia bill filed Tuesday seeks to block new mining near Okefenokee Swamp, along Trail Ridge where a plan to mine is under state review.

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