Evers signs bipartisan compromise on PFAS into law

Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law a bipartisan compromise to combat PFAS contamination, capping a yearslong standoff with the Legislature and opening the door for new aid for Wisconsinites tackling the “forever chemicals.” Evers and lawmakers have been working toward a compromise on PFAS since the Legislature first set aside $125 million in the 2023-25 budget in a “PFAS trust fund.” Last session...