Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin has proposed a $145 million budget to address PFAS pollution across the state, doubling the amount set aside in the last budget. PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have contaminated water in communities across the state, causing concerns for public health. Evers’ proposal includes funding for municipal water systems, testing private wells, research on destruction and disposal of the chemicals, grants for local businesses to reduce their use of PFAS, and providing bottled water to affected communities. The proposal also aims to protect innocent landowners from being held responsible for PFAS contamination. Evers has called for bipartisan cooperation to address this urgent issue and ensure access to clean and safe drinking water for all Wisconsinites. The full budget proposal will be released on February 18th, with a focus on addressing the PFAS problem and safeguarding public health.
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