Wisconsin's $125M PFAS Cleanup Fund Stalled by Political Standoff

Governor Evers and Republican legislators clash over control and conditions for releasing critical environmental funds.

Governor Evers vetoed a Republican bill outlining the spending of the PFAS trust fund, citing concerns over industry immunity provisions.
The $125 million fund remains unused as both sides refuse to compromise on the terms of its release.
Republicans demand a legislative plan while Evers insists on direct control by the Department of Natural Resources.
The political impasse leaves communities with contaminated water waiting for essential cleanup efforts.
Evers has announced plans to sue the Joint Finance Committee for withholding the funds, claiming it violates constitutional powers.