Wisconsin Republicans Reject Governor's $125M Plan to Address PFAS Contamination

Governor Tony Evers considers legal action as GOP lawmakers refuse to convene and release funds for combating widespread PFAS pollution.

Wisconsin Republican leaders declined to meet despite Governor Evers' call to release $125 million for PFAS mitigation, citing concerns over creating a 'slush fund'.
Evers, facing ongoing Republican resistance, is contemplating a lawsuit to enforce the release of funds aimed at addressing the environmental and health crises caused by PFAS.
The standoff highlights a deepening divide on environmental policy in Wisconsin, where communities suffer from PFAS-contaminated water sources.
Recent EPA standards set new, lower limits for PFAS in drinking water, intensifying the urgency for state action amidst legislative deadlock.
Affected areas like the town of Campbell rely on bottled water, as local wells are heavily contaminated with the persistent chemicals.