INFRASTRUCTURE
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
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Opinion: Safer replacement of the toxic AFFF firefighting foams?
In this op-ed, Jonathan Sharp with Environmental Litigation Group, PC, discusses the health impacts and alternatives to film-forming firefighting foam (AFFF).
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This mom’s story shows the urgency of solving Wisconsin’s lead problem
Deanna Branch’s toddler had lead levels so high, he had to be hospitalized twice. Now, she has made it her mission to educate others on the dangers of lead poisoning and the importance of new funding from the Biden administration to replace lead pipes.
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10 Wisconsin communities to benefit from $250k Thrive Rural Program
Ten rural communities in Wisconsin are set to receive aid in addressing their most pressing economic development needs and planning for long-term goals through the Thrive Rural program.
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Analysis: It’s not a coincidence that Team Biden made 3 high-profile visits to Wisconsin this week.
This is all about you and the power of your vote in a closely-divided state that’s likely to decide who becomes president—yet again.
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Opinion: Analysis confirms 8-lane expansion is the most carbon-emitting option for I-94 in Milwaukee
We are looking to the Evers Administration, Secretary Thompson, WISDOT as a whole, and the Federal Highway Administration to make the right choice for our state, for racial justice, and for our climate: fix at six lanes and avoid an overbuilt interchange.
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Evers, Baldwin announce huge federal investment to expand internet access
The funds from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan will be used to fund two new grant programs—the Flexible Facilities Program and the Digital Connectivity and Navigators Program—to expand internet access to communities across the state.
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This federal program is saving Wisconsinites money on their internet–here’s how to sign up
About 413,000 households in Wisconsin have enrolled in President Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounts on internet bills.
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Biden wants to replace all lead pipes in Wisconsin within 10 years
The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 341,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Wisconsinites and to protect children’s health.
