Democratic candidates accuse Wisconsin GOP of blocking funds for political reasons

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Local leaders are addressing crucial PFAs funding that's been frozen in Madison for more than a year.

Democratic candidates joined Representative Jill Billings Friday morning; Claiming the Wisconsin GOP is holding up vital funds for pfas mitigation for political gain.

The $125 million remains stuck in the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee.

An additional $15 million for crisis management following recent hospital closures is also affected.

"Western Wisconsin deserves leaders who'll put rural folks ahead of partisan games. We have the power to help people with the issues that really matter to everyday folks, not just play partisan power games in Madison," said Billings.

Governor Evers previously vetoed a Republican-backed bill to release the funds, citing concerns it would limit the DNR's authority to hold polluting organizations accountable.

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