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Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS
Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
GOP Legislator Indicates Support For Wisconsin PFAS Ban
State Sen. Eric Wimberger says he would consider phaseout. Paper companies have concerns.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Toxic Forever Chemicals Detected In 71% Of State’s Shallow Wells
PFAS is quite prevalent says DNR study, but what comes next?
Nov 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Says Bottled Water Companies Aren’t Required to Test For PFAS
Not required in Wisconsin by state or federal rules, but some companies do it voluntarily.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Oppose 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement
Settlement would limit communities ability to sue over cleanup costs, damages.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup
$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'
Feb 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Wants $100 Million For PFAS, Will Republicans Back Proposal?
Residents with polluted water want solutions, but have waited years.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards
DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Files Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers
Evers, AG Kaul say suit seeks to force companies to pay for clean water, and environmental clean up.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Baldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More
Senator visits La Crosse, where $3.7M federal funding will help remove PFAS pollutant from wells.
May 16th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution
Island includes La Crosse airport, where fire fighting foam was used, possibly contaminating well water.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Evers, Democrats Push PFAS Contamination Bill
Democrats reintroduce bill funding testing and remediation for harmful forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
