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Couple’s lawsuit alleges factory demolition spread dangerous PCBs

The Daily Reporter, April 7, 2020

Environmental regulators forge ahead on ‘forever chemicals’ while some work postponed

Wisconsin Public Radio, April 7, 2020

E.P.A., citing coronavirus, drastically relaxes rules for polluters

The New York Times, March 26, 2020

Climate change push fuels split on coronavirus stimulus

NPR, March 24, 2020

PFAS subsists in world of virus

Eagle Herald, March 23, 2020

Tyco updates biosolids land application plan

Eagle Herald, March 23, 2020

Wisconsin residents turn to outdoors amid COVID-19 lockdown

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 21, 2020

Democrats want climate action included in coronavirus aid

E & E Publishing, March 19, 2020

Coronavirus offers reprieve from air pollution

The Hill, March 19, 2020

Dane County, Madison Water Utility sued for withholding PFAS records

Wisconsin State Journal, March 17, 2020

Coronavirus fears have already closed one Wisconsin school district. What are others doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Green Bay Press Gazette, March 10, 2020

Federal delays in PFAS regulation frustrate states

WXPR, March 10, 2020

Environmental advocates suggest tapping state trust fund for projects

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, March 10, 2020

How coronavirus could set back the fight against climate change

Time, March 10, 2020

Members of the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change meet at UW-Stevens Point

WJFW, March 10, 2020

Evers proposes flood bills even though Assembly is done

The Daily Reporter, March 10, 2020

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council works to develop action plan

WKOW, March 5, 2020

Hansen criticizes Nygren PFAS legislation

Eagle Herald, March 4, 2020

State Senator, Marinette County residents voice opposition to PFAS amendment

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 3, 2020

Research finds rising radium levels in Wisconsin groundwater

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 2, 2020

Created in last summer’s budget, Wisconsin DNR looking to fill PFAS specialist jobs this spring

The Capital Times, March 2, 2020

Several Wisconsin counties take initiative to test wells for contamination

The Capital Times, February 27, 2020

DNR seeks to take over coal ash regulation from EPA

Wisconsin State Journal, February 27, 2020

Wisconsin conservatives slam Green New Deal supported by Democratic front-runner Bernie Sanders, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 26, 2020

Green Bay Water Utility on track to remove all lead pipes by end of 2020

We Are Green Bay, February 26, 2020

CD-7 candidates weigh in on environmental issues

WJFW, February 25, 2020

Two GOP lawmakers support land sale

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, February 24, 2020

State may seek federal approval to regulate coal ash landfills, ponds

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 24, 2020

Manmade chemical has contaminated wells, could trickle into communities across Wisconsin

Fox 6, February 23, 2020

Farmers welcome conservation support, wary of government regulations

Madison.com, February 22, 2020

Late-night Assembly push targeting PFAS could face roadblocks in Wisconsin Senate

The Capital Times, February 21, 2020

EPA moves to limit financial pressure on ‘forever chemical’ manufacturers under cleanup law

The Hill, February 21, 2020

Assembly Republicans push through last minute PFAS bill

La Crosse Tribune, February 21, 2020

EPA will regulate ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The Hill, February 20, 2020

DNR directs Johnson Controls to expand drinking water sampling for PFAS

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 20, 2020

Disappointment evident at PFAS meeting

Eagle Herald, February 20, 2020

Monona Fire Department removes PFAS-containing foam from fire apparatus

Monona-Cottage Grove Herald Independent, February 19, 2020

Bill changing livestock siting rules appears doomed

U.S. News, February 19, 2020

PFAS water testing: Most utilities decline to participate

NBC 26, February 19, 2020

Evers’ Natural Resources leader up for Senate approval

U.S. News, February 19, 2020

Senate set to vote on letting farmers control siting rules

U.S. News, February 19, 2020

Wisconsin Assembly to vote on bills fighting water pollution

The Daily Reporter, February 18, 2020

Assembly to vote on $10M plan to clean up Wisconsin water

Wisconsin Public Radio, February 18, 2020

Bill would put future farm siting rules in the hands of committee led by agriculture groups

Wisconsin State Journal, February 14, 2020

Wisconsin ranks first in environmental protection funding cuts from 2008 to 2018

WXPR, February 13, 2020

Lt. Gov. Barnes speaks on climate change impact in WI

WEAU, February 12, 2020

DNR licenses Oneida Co. mineral drilling exploration; forthcoming ordinance could increase environmental protections

WJFW, February 12, 2020

Bills to protect water in Wisconsin receive budget committee approval

The Capital Times, February 12, 2020

How environmental and wetlands protection could lead to economic boons near Foxconn

Racine Journal Times, February 11, 2020

Both sides offer views at PFAS hearing

Eagle Herald, February 11, 2020

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