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Wisconsin Republicans block PFAS cleanup until polluters are granted immunity
Jun 18, 2024
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/15/wisconsin-pfas-cleanup
Wisconsin Republicans are withholding $125m designated for cleanup of widespread PFAS contamination in drinking water and have said they will only release the funds in exchange for immunity for polluters.
The move is part of a broader effort by Republicans in the state to steal power from the Democratic governor, Tony Evers, the funding’s supporters say, alleging such “political games” are putting residents’ health at risk.