MADISON — Landowners hesitant to report PFAS on their property might benefit from the latest amendments to a bill.
State Sens. Eric Wimberger and Robert Cowles, Republicans from Green Bay, introduced the newest amendments to Senate Bill 312 on Oct. 11 after it went to a committee.
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