Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers called it a “historic day” before he approved a bipartisan bill that funds more money to Milwaukee and gives the ability to raise the local sales tax to avoid bankruptcy.

Wisconsin Governor signed a bill that will help Milwaukee

Wisconsin Governor signed a bill that sends more funds to every city, town, village, and county. The part of a deal the Wisconsin Governor struck with Republican lawmakers is to increase funding for K-12 public schools and send more funds to private schools that accept students.

Wisconsin Governor Evers signed the bill encircled by a bipartisan group of lawmakers and Milwaukee leader. Local governments have been insisting on more state fund aid following years of stagnant funding that have forced cuts to essential services like protection from law enforcement agencies.

Milwaukee suffered from an underfunded pension system and funds to maintain essential needs like police, fire, and emergency services.

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Wisconsin Governor allowed the city to start over

Wisconsin Governor approved a bill that allows the Milwaukee Common Council and Board to vote on raising local sales taxes, a control they did not have.

Wisconsin Governor approved a law that targets diversity and inclusion efforts.

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