On Thursday, Governor Evers signed the Republican state budget into law, which includes the largest middle-class tax cut in over a generation. While Evers' original budget proposal would have raised taxes by over $1 billion, this budget will return more than $3.4 billion from the state's surplus back into the pockets of the Wisconsin taxpayers and save the average family $1,200 a year.
In addition, this budget provides a significant funding boost to Wisconsin’s healthcare system, namely by increasing access to high-quality, affordable healthcare and focusing on care for the elderly and disabled. Specifically, this budget will invest $104 million over the biennium into the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program, $30 million to nursing homes, directs $150 million in federal funds to long-term care facilities, and increases funding for the Dementia Care Specialist Program by $3.5 million.
Despite these accomplishments, I am extremely disappointed that Governor Evers vetoed a $750,000 grant to Minocqua's Lakeland STAR Academy for the second time in his term of office. This school is unique to the Northwoods as it fills a much needed gap for children with autism and special needs. Their ultimate goal is to provide students with the confidence and determination to live self-sufficiently and find gainful employment post-education. The former State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction showed his true colors and turned his back on autism education and the Northwoods as a whole in his decision to veto this funding.
Lastly, Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 191, which would have eliminated the personal property tax in Wisconsin. At a time when small businesses need help from the state, Evers overlooked their concerns and decided to put even more challenges on their plates.
On Thursday, Governor Evers signed the Republican state budget into law, which includes the largest middle-class tax cut in over a generation. While Evers' original budget proposal would have raised taxes by over $1 billion, this budget will return more than $3.4 billion from the state's surplus back into the pockets of the Wisconsin taxpayers and save the average family $1,200 a year.
In addition, this budget provides a significant funding boost to Wisconsin’s healthcare system, namely by increasing access to high-quality, affordable healthcare and focusing on care for the elderly and disabled. Specifically, this budget will invest $104 million over the biennium into the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program, $30 million to nursing homes, directs $150 million in federal funds to long-term care facilities, and increases funding for the Dementia Care Specialist Program by $3.5 million.
Despite these accomplishments, I am extremely disappointed that Governor Evers vetoed a $750,000 grant to Minocqua's Lakeland STAR Academy for the second time in his term of office. This school is unique to the Northwoods as it fills a much needed gap for children with autism and special needs. Their ultimate goal is to provide students with the confidence and determination to live self-sufficiently and find gainful employment post-education. The former State Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction showed his true colors and turned his back on autism education and the Northwoods as a whole in his decision to veto this funding.
Lastly, Governor Evers vetoed 
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