In the Democratic governor’s fourth budget, many proposals were previously rejected by Republicans.
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Here’s how Wisconsin’s state budget process works
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers unveiled his 2025-27 biennial state budget proposal. The nearly year-long process is now picking up speed, but the next two-year budget is still far from being finalized.
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Wisconsin is still sitting on $125 million for PFAS cleanup
Gov. Tony Evers is proposing more funding to clean up toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, while offering farmers more protections.
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Republicans and Democrats agree on postpartum Medicaid expansion — Robin Vos says it’s unlikely
The fate of postpartum Medicaid expansion, a bipartisan effort in the Wisconsin Legislature, yet again falls in the hands of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who said it’s “unlikely” his chamber will get to vote on it.
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Here’s what we’re watching for in this year’s Wisconsin budget debate
Major funding decisions for health care, public schools and universities, the environment, roads and more will be made in the 2025-27 biennial budget.