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Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Action to Join New School Choice Tax Credits

On Monday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed legislation that would have required the state to join a federal tax credit scholarship program, citing his opposition to the nationwide expansion of private school vouchers.
President Donald Trump signed the "Big Beautiful Bill" last year, which provides individuals up to $1,700 in tax credits for donations to organizations funding private school tuition scholarships.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek, argued the program offers resources to all classrooms; 29 states have opted in, 25 of which are led by Republican governors.
In response, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated the veto "prioritizes bureaucracy, not students," after Evers wrote the program redirects public funds from public schools to private ones.
Governors must opt in by Jan. 1, 2027. Evers voiced skepticism, noting the program has "no student achievement metrics, no school accountability measures," and no cap on federal spending.

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Evers vetoes bill to opt Wisconsin into federal school tax credit program

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have required the state to be part of the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship.

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Evers vetoes bill to join federal tax credit program, citing concerns over expansion of school vouchers

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed legislation Monday that would have required Wisconsin to opt into a new federal expansion of a private voucher school program. The post Evers vetoes bill to join federal tax credit program, citing concerns over expansion of school vouchers appeared first on WPR.

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