The Pubbies can re-submit the bill for the next session. They can even modify it a bit to quell the environmental concerns. Once that is done the Pubbies have to make sure to publicize it when it comes up for a vote emphasizing that it will increase employment AND protect the environment.
And if the Dems vote it down again the Pubbies must take the initiative to let Wisconsinites know it.
If the Pubbies submit bill after bill that encourages private sector employment that they know will get shot down over and over again by Dems it’ll be perfect ammunition to help turn over seats to the Pubbies in next election.
The mining company walked. There won’t be any reason to bring it up.