In addition to the $600 million increase from the last budget, the legislature added $200 per student this year and $204 per student next year. The legislature also increased special education funding by 22% so the entire education package is worth over $500 million. 

UW System

The Legislature’s proposal freezes tuition for another two years! We also provided an additional $45 million on top of the $100 million from the 2017-2019 budget. Wisconsin has less children entering college age, simply due to the decreased population rate, and the Wisconsin State Legislature has been working on many programs that steer graduating high school seniors into the skilled trades. There is not one skilled profession that isn’t having trouble filling these high-paying jobs.

Health & Human Services

The Legislature’s proposal will provide over $1.6 billion (all funds) to expand access to care and increase affordability. The measure increases Medicaid funding by $200 million. This amount includes increases for Personal Care Workers, Direct Caregivers and increased funding for Nursing Homes. 

Transportation

Later this week JFC will be taking up the transportation topic that will include finance, local aid, local assistance and the state highway program.

We hope to wrap up a balanced budget by the end of the month and put it on the Governor's desk for approval.