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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Thursday announced plans to put $125 million aside to combat pollution from so-called forever chemicals, putting

Lawmakers passed the proposal, which was included alongside the rest of the natural resources budget, in a 11-4 vote along party lines. 

Conservatives in Wisconsin are attempting to combat pollution from PFAS chemicals. The lawmakers are setting aside $125 million to combat the pollution from the forever chemicals.

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members are applauding action taken tonight by Wisconsin's powerful Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to grow the st

Wisconsin Republicans voted to put $125 million aside to combat pollution from so-called forever chemicals, but delayed a decision on how exactly to spend the money.

GOP lawmakers unveil a $125 million proposal. But Democrats wonder how much money will reach cities.

Specifics on how the money would be spent to clean up contamination remain to be worked out.

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Wisconsin Republicans voted Thursday to put $125 million aside to combat pollution from so-called forever chemicals, but delayed a decision on how exactly to spend the money.

MADISON, Wis. — The Legislatures budget-writing Joint Finance Committee approved late Thursday $125 million to address PFAS contamination in Wisconsin.