Hamilton Political Tidbits – September 21, 2022

On September 15, Wisconsin state government agencies submitted requests for the next state budget to Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Administration. For the remainder of the year, DOA staff will work to develop a budget based on Gov. Evers’ instructions and agency requests. Notable budget requests from state government agencies are described here.

The latest Marquette University Law School Poll, released September 14, shows a tight statewide race between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and his Republican challenger, construction executive Tim Michels. Among likely voters, 47 percent said they support Gov. Evers, while 44 percent support Michels.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is renewing its efforts to set groundwater standards for specific compounds in the PFAS family. Gov. Evers approved a statement of scope describing the department’s plans to add public health-related groundwater standards for four PFAS.

Federal officials have approved Wisconsin’s electric vehicle infrastructure plan, which outlines how the state will spend millions in federal funds. Over the five-year life of the federal EV infrastructure program, WisDOT anticipates receiving nearly $79 million, including $11.64 million in 2022.

Visit the Hamilton Consulting Group Issue Update pages covering the 2022 elections, including which state legislators are retiring or seeking other offices, as well as PFAS in Wisconsin, including rules and legislation.