Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Republican PFAS Bill, Calls for Immediate Funding Release

Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill limiting the Department of Natural Resources' authority on PFAS, urging the release of $125 million for contamination efforts.

• Evers vetoed a Republican-backed bill that proposed grants for PFAS pollution but limited DNR's enforcement authority.
• The governor called for a special session to approve $125 million in spending to combat PFAS contamination across Wisconsin.
• Evers and Republicans have clashed over the best approach to address the widespread PFAS pollution affecting water sources.
• Environmental groups supported the veto, citing concerns over the bill's restrictions on DNR's ability to hold polluters accountable.
• The vetoed bill aimed at aiding municipalities and landowners with PFAS testing and contamination but faced criticism for potentially protecting polluters.

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