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Environmental Groups, Community Advocates Push for PFAS Deal
Funding approved but stalled by clash between Gov. Evers and GOP legislators.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Court Ruling Improves Closed Session Process For Public
Court of Appeals rules that public bodies must explain why they are going into closed session.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Tom Kamenick
Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards
Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.
May 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Calls On Legislature to Release PFAS Funds
Also pushes GOP legislators to approve DNR groundwater rule targeting pollution.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Henry Redman
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
GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 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
Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS
State agency lacks authority, Waukesha judge rules. Environmental advocates plan appeal.
Apr 13th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Open Records Imperiled in Wisconsin
Led by Robin Vos, public officials more likely to obstruct open records requests.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bill Lueders
It’s Time to Reclaim Wisconsin’s Legacy of Water Protection
PFAS, nitrates and lead stand in the way of our right to clean water.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Tony Wilkin Gibart
Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS
Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Environmental Groups Seek to Intervene in PFAS Case
State’s largest business group challenges DNR’s authority to require testing for toxic pollutant.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Business Lobby Sues DNR Over PFAS Testing
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce sues agency for sampling wastewater for PFAS.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Lawmakers Strip Emergency PFAS Rule
Committee votes to eliminate targets for safe levels of the harmful forever chemical.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
