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Wisconsin state budget breakthrough yields gains for UW system, special education
The deal, announced Tuesday, came as Republican leaders needed to court support from Gov. Tony Evers and Democratic lawmakers ...
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Here’s how Wisconsin’s Republican budget compares with public opinion
The Marquette poll found strong support for special education funding and postpartum Medicaid coverage and growing support ...
Evers: Wisconsin leaders come to biennial budget compromise
Wisconsin leaders reached a budget compromise agreement that includes $1.4 billion increase in funding for K-12 schools, $330 million for child care and a $256 million increase for the University of ...
August: Republicans got ‘excellent’ deal in new state budget agreement
The second in command in the Wisconsin Assembly is defending the new budget deal that will see Republicans vote to spend more ...
$20 million for Port of Green Bay expansion included in state budget proposal
The state budget includes $20 million for Port of Green Bay improvements. The budget still needs to pass the Legislature.
Republican budget leaders moving forward a plan to close the aging Green Bay prison
Republican lawmakers announced that the budget will fund the planning process to shut down the struggling Green Bay prison by ...
Budget committee approves $256M funds, reforms for UW System
The Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee approved a $256 million budget investment in the Universities of Wisconsin ...
What happens if Wisconsin's budget isn't passed on time?
It's looking all but certain that Wisconsin's 2025-27 biennial budget will not be completed by the June 30 deadline.
Here are fees that are rising for camping and visiting in Wisconsin's state parks
The Legislature's budget-writing Joint Finance Committee has approved increases in camping fees and state park vehicle ...