By Robert Kennedy
Feb 19, 2021 3:35 AM
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is proposing $1.6 billion in new education spending in his 2021-23 budget proposal. According to his office, it would be the largest increase ever if it passes the Republican-controlled Legislature.
“All the money will help them recover from the pandemic, because they have incurred lots of cost because of the pandemic,” said Evers.
Republicans say education is a place for possible compromise with the governor.
But Appleton State Senator Roger Roth tells FOX 11 if Evers was serious about education, opening schools would have been part of his budget address on Tuesday.
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