Legislature and governor need to approve final version for the budget
MADISON — The Joint Committee on Finance approved a budget motion authored by state Reps. Adam Neylon, Scott Allen, Barbara Dittrich, Cindi Duchow, Dan Knodl, Dave Maxey, Jim Piwowarczyk and Chuck Wichgers, who all represent Waukesha County, to increase funding for the county prosecutor’s office.
This isn’t a done deal as the Legislature and governor would still need to approve the final version of the budget.
The motion would add 42 prosecutor positions in 23 counties.
“These added positions will help alleviate the heavy caseload currently facing the District Attorney’s office. The funding also includes pay progression for current staff to help retain experienced and capable prosecutors,” the release said.