Rep. Hong: GOP Lawmakers Block Public School Funding, Push Burden Onto Local Taxpayers

Rep. Hong: GOP lawmakers block public school funding, push burden onto local taxpayers

MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee voted to block critical funding for K-12 public education, all while raising property taxes.  Representative Hong released the following statement:  “Legislative Republicans have once again betrayed our students, educators, families, and...

Wisconsin K-12 leader says committee’s budget changes fail public schools

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s top education official said Friday that the Joint Finance Committee’s budget changes fails Wisconsin students, educators and public schools. The committee voted late Thursday evening to approve a $229 million investment in special education targeting…

Wisconsin K-12 leader says committee's budget changes fail public schools

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s top education official said Friday that the Joint Finance Committee’s budget changes fails Wisconsin students, educators and public schools.

Heated debate and disagreement over education funding during Wisconsin budget hearing

MADISON (WLUK) -- After hours of delays, the Joint Finance Committee -- along a part line vote -- approved a motion Thursday night to include around $229 millio

State Debate: School funds, death and wolves all part of the discussion

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