CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org
MADISON – In his annual State of the State Address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced emergency rules to protect Wisconsinites from lead poisoning. The emergency rules will lower the definition of lead poisoning to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter. This will ensure we are protecting children from the dangerous impacts of lead poisoning.
Government Affairs Manager Peter Burress had this to say on tonight’s announcement:
“We applaud Gov. Evers and his administration for taking action to protect our kids from the dangers associated with lead poisoning. Lead poisoning from pipes, paint, and soil is a statewide problem and has lasting effects on our health, especially children’s health. Excessive lead ingestion can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system, blood, and reproductive system. The effects of lead ingestion are particularly dangerous to young children and infants and can permanently damage their mental and physical development.”
