Fighting Forever Chemicals

The impacts of PFAS are one of the most challenging environmental and public health issues facing Wisconsin. Earlier this year, state lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement to release funding for PFAS testing, remediation and well replacement, while also establishing greater regulatory certainty. The August 2026 Wisconsin Counties examines the challenges facing local governments from PFAS, the emerging scientific solutions, the new legislation and ongoing litigation.

This issue also includes:

• A look at our energy future by Competitive Wisconsin
• A conversation with Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky
• A profile of youth in governance programs
• An overview of county funding
• A preview of the 2026 WCA Annual Conference workshops
• An update on significant housing legislation passed by Congress

See the August 2026 issue here. View the August 2026 issue as a PDF here.