It’s been almost 600 days since more state-funded work could’ve been started on removing industrial chemicals called PFAS from Wisconsin groundwater, but Republicans are still blocking the money. Gov. Tony Evers is trying to set up new rules. Will GOP lawmakers choose to protect families or corporate polluters? Also: In this week’s Climate Check: New polling indicates the vast majority of Americans want to see action on reducing air pollution and growing the availability of cleaner energy sources. How much longer will Republican voters put up with their elected officials being so out of touch and addicted to oil and coal?

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