‘So Disappointing’: Advocates Hope for Justice Reform, School Funding, and More Broadband Expansion After State Budget Falls Short
Justice reform, school funding, and broadband expansion are still in need of action, advocates say.
Justice reform, school funding, and broadband expansion are still in need of action, advocates say.
Justice reform, school funding, and broadband expansion are still in need of action, advocates say.
Governor reluctantly signs a budget that uses the state's surplus on tax cuts rather than education and infrastructure.
Governor reluctantly signs a budget that uses the state's surplus on tax cuts rather than education and infrastructure.
Despite a massive, unexpected surplus, Republican lawmakers opted to spend the vast majority of the money on tax cuts. The ball is now in Evers’ court.
Coronavirus relief aid didn’t fix longtime challenges facing the state’s agriculture industry.
Republicans heralded their budget as a game-changer due to its focus on cutting taxes, but Democrats were quick to point out missed opportunities to use the state’s historic surplus.
The president highlighted local transit efforts and PFAS issues as he took his plan to the public.
GOP lawmakers say they’ve increased funding for schools and cut taxes for the middle class. It's true on paper, but leaves out some key context.
American Rescue Plan Act funding would aid industries among those most impacted by the pandemic.