Wisconsin governor proposes more money to clean up PFAS
1 day ago · Evers’ proposal would transfer money to the DNR for PFAS testing and removal at public drinking water systems, testing of private wells, grants to stem the release of PFAS into the environment, research into PFAS destruction methods and statewide PFAS testing. Evers also would allocate $7 million to innocent landowners for testing and cleanup.
Evers proposes $145M plan to address PFAS in his next budget …
Feb 4, 2025 · In a sweeping proposal, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that his budget will include more than $145 million to address PFAS contamination and exempt innocent landowners from paying to clean up pollution from the harmful chemicals.
Wisconsin is still sitting on $125 million for PFAS cleanup
2 days ago · Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is now trying again — this time, embracing an idea penned by the Republican legislators with whom he sparred. Evers’ plans, to be included in his upcoming budget proposal, include a cash infusion that expands the trust fund balance to $145 million, along with a provision contained in a GOP-authored PFAS bill that ...
Gov. Evers Announces New Plans to Combat PFAS, Protect Kids …
Feb 4, 2025 · MADISON, Wis. (OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TONY EVERS PRESS RELEASE) - Gov. Tony Evers today announced new comprehensive plans from his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...
Gov. Evers: Announces new plans to combat PFAS, protect kids …
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced new comprehensive plans from his upcoming 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination statewide, protect kids and families from harmful water contaminants in 2025 the Year of the Kid, and expand access to clean and safe drinking water for Wisconsinites ...
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers launches push to address PFAS in …
Feb 4, 2025 · Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that the DNR is working to develop a set of standards that will mirror the Environmental Protection Agency's recommendation of 4 parts per trillion for PFOA...
Evers announces $145 million budget proposal to address PFAS …
Feb 4, 2025 · Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday announced a $145 million budget proposal to address PFAS pollution across the state, an amount that more than doubles the money set aside in the last state budget to address the problem.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoes Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS …
Apr 10, 2024 · Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday vetoed a Republican bill that would have created grants to fight pollution from “forever chemicals” and took the unusual step of calling the GOP-controlled budget committee into meeting to approve spending $125 million to …
Evers vetoes a Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals
Apr 9, 2024 · Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill Tuesday, April 9, 2024, that would have created grants to fight pollution from “forever chemicals” and took the unusual step of calling the GOP-controlled budget committee into meeting to approve spending $125 million to deal with contamination.
Evers vetoes PFAS bill, calls Joint Finance in for special session
Apr 9, 2024 · Gov. Tony Evers is asking the Joint Finance Committee of the Legislature to address PFAS, instead of signing a bill. That's unlikely to happen.