Wisconsin governor uses veto to secure school funding for over 400 years.
Gov. Tony Evers Pulls Off Veto Trick to Secure Long-Term Funding for Public Schools
Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) has made a bold move that has left both Republicans and Democrats divided. In a surprising twist, Evers managed to secure funding for public schools for an astonishing 402 years.
The original budget proposal included $325 in spending for children for the school years “2023-24” and “2024-25.” However, Evers strategically removed the “24” from the first school year, the “20” from the second, and even the hyphen between 2024 and 25. The result? The budget now promises $325 in funding per child from 2023 all the way until the year 2425.
The Outrage and Betrayal
Unsurprisingly, Republicans were outraged by Evers’ maneuver. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) expressed his frustration, stating that legislative Republicans had tirelessly worked to block Evers’ “liberal tax and spending agenda.”
Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R) went even further, accusing Evers of betrayal. “After months of good faith negotiations on major budget items, it is unacceptable that he went back on his word and broke our agreement,” August declared. He also expressed doubts about the possibility of future negotiations with the governor.
Democrats Celebrate, but Call for More
On the other side of the aisle, Democrats and their allies were delighted with Evers’ move. Dan Rossmiller, representing the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, expressed his appreciation for the governor’s action. However, he also emphasized the need for additional funding.
“I wish the amount would have been higher,” Rossmiller admitted. “With inflation at 40-year highs, it’s crucial to attract and retain teachers and staff, as well as cover the increased costs in a school district’s budget.”
While Evers’ veto trick has certainly sparked controversy, it remains to be seen how this long-term funding commitment will play out in the years to come.
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