Victory! State Supreme Court Strikes Down Legislative Interference with Clean Water Protections
In a landmark decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that legislative committee vetoes of administrative rules violate the state constitution. The ruling as a major victory for environmental protection and democratic accountability.
Trump Promises Action on PFAS, But Actions Speak Louder than Words
In this commentary, MEA Executive Director Tony Wilkin explains what impact the Trump EPA’s actions will—and won’t—have on our ability to address PFAS here in Wisconsin and why Republicans in the Legislature should think twice about standing in the way of progress.
MEA Urges EPA to Move Forward with Proposal to Limit PFAS in Public Drinking Water
Today, nearly a dozen Wisconsin environmental and public health groups joined MEA in submitting a comment letter to the EPA urging the agency to move forward with the process of establishing the first nationwide standards for PFAS in public drinking water.
EPA Seeks Public Feedback on Proposal to Limit PFAS in Municipal Drinking Water
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to establish enforceable water quality standards that would limit certain PFAS compounds in the nation’s drinking water. Strong opposition from industry is expected, and public support will be critical to getting the standards across the finish line.