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Walker's new transportation plan rejected, schools and communities face uncertainty over local budgets and construction projects.
MADISON - The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee hasn’t met publicly for over three weeks as Republican infighting derailed the committee process and caused the state to miss its July 1st budget deadline.
While Gov. Walker proposed a new transportation plan that cuts state funding and seeks more federal aid, Republicans and Democrats largely dismissed the proposal as short-sighted and inadequate. As the budget delay continues, schools and communities will face greater uncertainty over their local budgets and important construction projects.
You can view all of the previous motions and votes on the state budget by visiting the Legislative Democrats website here: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/democrats/jfc-votes
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$4.1 million will support the Gile Flowage Land Conservation Project in Iron County. The remaining $500,000 will support the Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Valley Creek Corridor project in Port Washington.
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Long-term transportation fix remains elusive for disjointed GOP lawmakers.
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Project will create 100 new high-paying jobs, qualify for up to $1.7 million in performance-based incentives.
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Objective to plant 75 million trees by the end of 2030 raised to 100 million. Since 2021, Wisconsin has planted over 32 million trees, which means the state has already achieved over 40 percent of its initial target in just three years.
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