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Evers vetoes a Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals

Senator Wimberger criticized the veto of a bill related to clean water funding, calling it "shameful" and accusing the Governor of holding the funding hostage.
Wimberger emphasized the importance of clean, safe drinking water for all people in Wisconsin, highlighting the Governor's denial of this basic need.
Governor Evers vetoed the bill, stating it was inadequate in addressing PFAS contamination and reaffirming his commitment to addressing this issue as a priority.

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Associated Press News

Evers vetoes Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill Tuesday that would have created grants to fight pollution from “forever chemicals” and took the unusual step of calling

1 month ago·United States

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Evers vetoes a Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill Tuesday that would have created grants to fight pollution from so-called forever chemicals. The Democrat Evers also took the unusual step of calling the GOP-controlled budget committee into meeting to approve spending $125 million to deal with contamination. Evers and Republicans have not been able to agree on the best way to combat pollution …

1 month ago·Panama City, United States

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Flin Flon Reminder

Evers vetoes a Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov.

1 month ago·Flin Flon, Canada

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San Diego Union Tribune

Evers vetoes a Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill Tuesday that would have created grants to fight pollution from so-called forever chemicals

1 month ago·San Diego, United States

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Spectrum News

Evers vetoes a Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals

Municipalities across Wisconsin are struggling with PFAS contamination in groundwater.

1 month ago·United States

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Wisconsin State Journal

Tony Evers vetoes 'forever chemicals' bill, calls for special meeting to release PFAS, hospital funds

The Democratic governor issued a rarely used maneuver calling on the state's Republican-controlled finance committee to convene and release $140 million in state funds set aside in the budget.

1 month ago·Madison, United States

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