Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Anticipated Implementation
Expected start of grant distribution for remediation projects if signed into law.
Expected Deadline
Anticipated window for the Governor to sign, veto, or partially veto the funding bills.
Transmission to Governor
The legislative package is formally sent to Governor Tony Evers' desk.
Senate Passage
The Wisconsin Senate officially approves the package and sends it to the Governor.
Senate Vote
Wisconsin Senate debates and passes the $133 million PFAS package.
Projected Funding Deadline
Estimated date when current UI administrative reserves may reach critical levels.
Formal Appeal Issued
Gov. Evers sends a letter to President Trump requesting a bypass of the federal Secretary.
Public Disclosure
The request is made public via state news outlets, highlighting the funding crisis.
Legislative Drafting
State lawmakers begin negotiating the $133 million funding framework.
Gubernatorial Review
Governor Tony Evers receives the bills for signature or veto; concerns over DNR authority persist.
Senate Vote
The Wisconsin Senate passes the $133M package with specific enforcement limitations.
Budget Allocation
Wisconsin legislature sets aside $125M (later increased) in the biennial budget for PFAS, but funds remain locked.
PFAS Discovery
Widespread contamination identified in various Wisconsin municipal and private wells.
The Wisconsin Senate has approved a $133 million legislative package designed to combat PFAS contamination, ending a months-long stalemate over the allocation of environmental funds. The bills now head to Governor Tony Evers, who must decide whether to accept provisions that limit state enforcement authority against landowners.
The Wisconsin Senate has passed a comprehensive $133 million legislative package aimed at combating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as 'forever chemicals.' The bills now head to Governor Tony Evers' desk, marking a significant state-level intervention in environmental toxicology and public health infrastructure.
The Wisconsin Senate has passed a comprehensive $133 million legislative package aimed at mitigating PFAS contamination across the state. The funding will support local remediation efforts and testing, marking a significant escalation in the state's response to 'forever chemicals.'
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has issued a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to restore federal funding for the state's unemployment insurance system. The request seeks to bypass the Department of Labor leadership to secure resources specifically earmarked for combating fraud, waste, and abuse.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has issued a direct appeal to President Donald Trump to restore federal funding for the state's unemployment insurance system. The move seeks to bypass departmental roadblocks to ensure the state has the resources necessary to mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse within its aging infrastructure.