Evers signs off on PFAS groundwater standards
Gov. Tony Evers last week signed off on the state’s first enforceable standards for “forever chemicals” in groundwater.
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Unhealthy air days tied to wildfire smoke increase in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has seen a sharp rise in days of unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke, and an environmental advocacy organization warns the trend will likely worsen.
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Southeastern Wisconsin air quality worsens, report finds
Southeastern Wisconsin air quality has worsened slightly, according to a report from the American Lung Association.
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Evers signs off on PFAS compromise
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Monday a legislative compromise to facilitate the release of more than $130 million to fight contamination by “forever chemicals.”
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Evers approves updated PFAS drinking water standards
Wisconsin’s drinking water standards are now in line with federal limits for “forever chemicals,” following action by Gov. Tony Evers.
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Evers allocates $159 million to support lead service line replacement
Gov. Tony Evers’ administration has allocated more than $159 million in financial assistance to 29 municipalities to help replace lead service lines.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds environmental clean-up law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court this week upheld a state law that enforces the reporting and clean-up of harmful contaminants, including “forever chemicals.”
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Coalition aims to build awareness about health impacts of climate change
A coalition of health and climate professionals is working to raise awareness about the health impacts of climate change.
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Milwaukee Health Department may close schools over lead concerns
The Milwaukee Health Department may move to close public schools to mitigate lead hazards, like chipping paint, after recent cases of kids with high blood lead levels.
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Evers proposes $145 million to fight PFAS contamination
Gov. Tony Evers plans to propose more than $145 million to address contamination by “forever chemicals” in his 2025-27 state budget.
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Kaul asks court to uphold ‘forever chemical’ drinking water standards
Attorney General Josh Kaul wants a court to uphold a federal rule that establishes nationwide drinking water standards for certain “forever chemicals.”
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Van Orden urges Congress to fund program for preventing PFAS contamination
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, is asking congressional appropriators to set aside $70 million to prevent contamination by “forever chemicals.”
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