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Gov. Evers announces virtual budget listening sessions; education is Dec. 16 at 6PM

by | Nov 13, 2020 | Legislative Update Blog, State Budget

Governor Evers and Lt. Governor Barnes will be holding four virtual listening sessions as they begin the 2021-23 state budget process on various issue topics. The one focusing on education will be Wednesday, December 16 at 6 p.m. Zoom links to register for all sessions will be available one week in advance. From the governor’s website:

“This listening session will provide the governor with an opportunity to hear directly from Wisconsin families and workers on the issues impacting them and their communities.

“Wisconsinites interested in helping craft the 2021-23 People’s Budget can submit a written public comment on any topic at any time here. If you are interested in participating in the People’s Budget listening sessions, you can register to attend below.

“The listening session will begin with all participants in a large group meeting where they will hear from both Governor Evers and Lieutenant Governor Barnes. After the introduction, all participants will be automatically moved to small group breakout rooms where they can have a more in-depth discussion on various budget topics. Staff from the Governor and Lieutenant Governor’s offices will be in the breakout room to help facilitate discussion and take notes on any feedback given, along with members of the Governor’s Cabinet, administration staff, and state legislators. The governor and lieutenant governor will be joining smaller group discussions throughout the evening.”

Budget Listening Session on Healthcare and Public Health
Tuesday, November 17 at 6 p.m. 
 
Budget Listening Session on Environment, Infrastructure, and the Economy
Wednesday, December 2 at 6 p.m. 
Registration will be live one week before the listening session date.
 
Budget Listening Session on Criminal Justice Reform
Tuesday, December 8 at 6 p.m.
Registration will be live one week before the listening session date.
 
Budget Listening Session on Our Schools and Education
Wednesday, December 16 at 6 p.m.
Registration will be live one week before the listening session date.​
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