More groups join ethanol coalition
The Wisconsin Ethanol Coalition issued a release headlined “37 Agricultural, Manufacturing, Business, Labor, and Municipal Organizations Join the Wisconsin Ethanol Coalition.”
The release begins:
MADISON – Momentum for the passage of legislation that would require ethanol to be blended with Wisconsin gasoline continues to grow. The Wisconsin Ethanol Coalition today announced a host of new partners in the effort to pass Assembly Bill 15, legislation that will spur new jobs, lower emissions, and lower gas prices.
Labor unions joining the coalition today include the Operating Engineers Local 139, Steamfitters Local 601, the Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association, and the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters.
Agricultural organizations joining the coalition today include the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association, the Wisconsin Agribusiness Council, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, Mid-State Equipment, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Syngenta Seeds Inc., Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., NK Brand Seeds, Garst Seed Company, Golden Harvest Seeds, Inc., and the National Farmers Organization.
Manufacturers joining the coalition today include Apache Stainless Equipment Corp., Case New Holland and Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental.
Local officials also signed on this week as the Wisconsin Towns Association also announced their support of AB 15.
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RENEW Wisconsin previously joined the Coalition.
