Maine's PFAS regulation hit as Trump cuts federal funding

May 24, 2025

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"As President Trump and Republicans look to slash spending, Maine's efforts to address "forever chemicals" have been dealt a blow.

The Trump administration is canceling $15 million in grants for research into forever chemicals.

Maine has been a leader in regulating PFAS and is the first state to require manufacturers to report intentionally added forever chemicals in products."