Wisconsin Supreme Court, DNR

Wisconsin Supreme Court hears case that threatens DNR’s authority to hold polluters responsible
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a case that could upend the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) authority to enforce the state’s decades old spills law, which allows the agency to hold companies and property owners responsible for toxic contamination.
DNR's authority to force pollution cleanup at stake in state Supreme Court case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a case that could have big implications for residents whose water has been contaminated by dangerous forever chemicals known as PFAS.
Supreme Court to decide whether DNR can force businesses to clean up ‘forever chemicals’
The contaminants have been identified in several Wisconsin communities, including Marinette, Wausau, La Crosse and Madison.
WI Supreme Court hears lawsuit over DNR's ability to enforce PFAS remediation
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on a lawsuit over the DNR's authority to enforce PFAS cleanup efforts.
Wisconsin Supreme Court eyes overturning limits on contamination clean-up law
The justices seemed unconvinced by the argument that the law governing chemical spills is overly vague, and appeared in favor of offering state officials flexibility on enforcement.
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears case on how the DNR regulates pollution from businesses
On Tuesday morning, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard a case that challenges how the Department of Natural Resources regulates pollution created by businesses.
Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear cases on ‘Spills Law’ enforcement, legislative power
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a pair of cases that present two questions at the core of an ongoing struggle between some of the most powerful forces in the state.
How a case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court could hamper the Tyco PFAS charges
A case originating in Waukesha County could impact state charges against Tyco Fire Products in the Marinette area.
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SCOWIS hears oral arguments in a case that could alter DNR's authority to regulate PFAS spills
On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that would potentially alter the Department of Natural ...