This week, the Assembly passed the biennial budget followed by the Senate a day later. The state budget is arguably the most important bill the Legislature will consider this session. It funds a variety of crucial state programs including Healthcare, K-12 education, roads and bridges, the UW System, and a number of other state programs that our constituents use on a daily basis.
The bill now heads to the governor’s desk where he has three options. He can veto the bill in its entirety, he can use the powerful line-item veto removing portions of the bill or he can sign the bill into law.
Vetoing the bill in its entirety would have a negative impact on healthcare, schools, transportation and the middle class. All of these areas saw significant increases in this budget:
$1.6 billion in total funding for healthcare. New investments were made for nursing homes, personal care workers and direct caregivers. Many provide care for the elderly and disabled.
$500 million for schools including increases for mental health and special education resources.
$487 million dollars for transportation with significant increases to fix local roads and state highways.
$500 million dollar tax cut for the middle class.
I was proud to support this budget that addressed our priorities in a significant way. My hope is that Gov. Evers signs this budget into law.
Oak Creek Fourth of July Celebration
Next week is the annual Oak Creek Fourth of July Celebration. The event kicks-off in the morning with the annual parade that begins promptly at 9 am followed by a variety of events including ice cream, kids games, face painting, musical entertainment and the Mayor’s Bike, Wagon and Stroller Decorating Contest. The celebration will conclude with a fireworks show at dusk at Lake Vista Park.
South Milwaukee will hold a Fourth of July Celebration at Grant Park beginning at 10 am. There will be a picnic with Mayor Brooks, performances and the Traveling Beer Garden. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm.
Rep. Rodriguez State Capitol, Room 204 N PO Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 Toll-Free (888) 534-0021 or (608) 266-0610 Rep.Rodriguez@legis.wi.gov| Read Online |
