Governor Shouldn’t Have to Tell Republicans to Do Their Jobs |
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Commentary |
Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31 |
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 10:41 |
MADISON – Tuesday, Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) echoed their support for Governor Evers’ call for a special meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance to approve the $15 million to address the HSHS hospital closures and release funds to curb PFAS pollution.
Rarely does the Governor call a special meeting of the joint finance committee to meet. It has only been done one other time in Governor Evers’ tenure. The $15 million grant funding for Chippewa Valley health care providers was passed into law in March, the Department of Health Services submitted their request to Joint Finance immediately and the committee has had over a month to release the funding.
Senator Smith said, “PFAS pollution is everywhere in Wisconsin, and Republicans have sat on the money to do something about it since June last year. Water pollution doesn’t care what political Party you belong to – it affects everyone the same. Republicans should stop playing politics and just let the DNR do their job to protect the public.” Representative Emerson said, “Eau Claire and other communities have stepped up to act fast against PFAS, but our community could really use DNR’s help to keep polluters accountable and keep our drinking water safe. It’s mind-boggling that Republicans don’t understand the importance of clean water and addressing PFAS now.” |
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