Conservation voters urge expansion of clean water protections
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers has called a special legislative session for May 25 to expand BadgerCare and invest the $1 billion in cost savings realized under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
“It is imperative that elected representatives understand what their constituents really want,” said Government Affairs Director Jennifer Giegerich. “With this expansion, Wisconsinites would get access to healthcare to prevent chronic illnesses. But, it also means that there will be more money available in our budget to reduce threats to our drinking water from PFAS and lead. It’s the ultimate win-win.”
The messages of support specifically ask legislators to support:
- $100 million dollars for lead lateral replacements in Wisconsin.
- $10 Million for local government grants for PFAS Remediation. This grant program would directly provide assistance to communities affected by PFAS contamination and help communities respond to and remediate contaminated sites.
To view the action issued today click here.
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- Judge Rules DNR Can’t Regulate PFAS - Isiah Holmes - Apr 13th, 2022
- DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Apr 13th, 2022
- Decision in WMC Lawsuit Undermines State’s Ability to Address Toxic PFAS Contamination and Endangers Public Health - Midwest Environmental Advocates - Apr 12th, 2022
- Milwaukee Water Works Releases Annual Water Quality Report - Milwaukee Water Works - Apr 7th, 2022
- Peshtigo Residents Seek Superfund Designation for PFAS Pollution - Danielle Kaeding - Mar 25th, 2022
- Kaul Sues Companies On Forever Chemicals - Madeline Fox and Danielle Kaeding - Mar 15th, 2022
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