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Wisconsin Governor Uses Creative Veto to Increase School Funding for 400 Years, Angering Republicans

  • Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used his partial veto power to increase funding for public schools until 2425.
  • Evers vetoed the "20" and hyphen in the budget to extend funding, angering Republicans who accuse him of violating deals and raising taxes.
  • Evers reduced an income tax cut proposed by Republicans and redirected funds to lower income brackets.
  • Evers protected funding for diversity and inclusion positions at the University of Wisconsin but could not override cuts to the university's budget.
  • Evers signed the budget, which also includes pay raises for state employees, after weeks of debate with the Republican-controlled legislature.
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