Lawmakers React to Governor Evers Chiding Republicans over Lost Veterans Housing

Advocates share success, challenges to build more housing for veterans

State officials and housing advocates shared success stories and the challenges the state faces to meet the need for more “attainable” affordable housing for veterans during a roundtable Thursday.

Lawmakers react to Governor Evers chiding Republicans over lost veterans housing

MADISON, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - State Lawmakers are sharing their thoughts after Governor Tony Evers called out Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee for not allowing new funding for the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program in the State Budget. Democratic Senator Jeff Smith says it's not uncommon for Republicans in that committee to not get anything done in budget hearings. While Republican Senator Jesse James says that if the $1.9 million for…