by Chris Kulow | Jan 6, 2025 | Legislative Update Blog, State Budget
The Governor made the comments in a press briefing on Friday that was embargoed until this morning. Along with commenting on K-12 funding in the state budget, the governor announced his intention to propose allowing state citizens to directly put binding referendum questions on the ballot thereby bypassing the state Legislature. This is in response to recent legislative efforts that put constitutional amendments on the ballot that bypassed the governor. The following is from Wispolitics:
— Dem Gov. Tony Evers said it’s “a joke” that GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos thinks schools can get by on the spending boost due them over the next two years, vowing to propose an even bigger increase in his budget. (more…)
by Chris Kulow | Jan 6, 2025 | Legislative Update Blog, State Issue
Happy New Year! 2025-26 State Legislative Session begins today
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by Chris Kulow | Dec 19, 2024 | Legislative Update Blog, State Issue
The Dane County judge that issued the decision to overturn 2011 Wisconsin Act 10 has issued a stay (or pause) in the implementation of the decision.
From the Associated Press:
“Dane County Circuit Judge Jacob Frost on Dec. 18 granted a temporary stay of his Dec. 2 ruling striking down most of the law as unconstitutional. The stay is in place while Frost considers written arguments over whether to place his ruling on hold while the Legislature appeals it. (more…)
by Chris Kulow | Dec 19, 2024 | Legislative Update Blog, State Budget
Wheeler Report: Speaker Vos talks state budget, K-12 funding
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by Chris Kulow | Dec 18, 2024 | Legislative Update Blog
WisPolitics: Senate Leader LeMahieu makes K-12 budget comments
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