Evers, Republican Leaders Agree to $1.8 Billion Deal on School Funding, Tax Rebates
The package adds $600 million for K-12 schools and $850 million in rebate checks while ending state taxes on overtime and cash tips.
- On Monday, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced a roughly $1.8 billion bipartisan agreement with Republican leaders to provide rebate checks, lower property taxes, and increase school funding using the state's budget surplus.
- Months of negotiations between Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu preceded the deal. All three announced upcoming retirements this year, which removed political friction that had stalled prior budget discussions.
- Allocations include $850 million for direct rebate checks, $600 million for K-12 education, and $300 million for property tax relief alongside $50 million for the Wisconsin Technical College System. The plan permanently eliminates state taxes on cash tips and overtime.
- Legislative action begins Tuesday when the Joint Finance Committee reviews the proposal, with full votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate scheduled for Wednesday. Gov. Evers anticipates signing the measure as early as next week.
- This agreement reverses a prior budget decision that pushed school funding burden onto property taxes, which caused bills to spike last fall. By providing new aid, the deal boosts special education reimbursement to 50 percent, the highest level in state history.
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Evers, Republican leaders agree to $1.8 billion deal on school funding, tax rebates
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