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Gov. Tony Evers Signs Budget After Legislature Races to Secure Funds for Wisconsin Hospitals

  • In an unprecedented move, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the $111 billion two-year budget into law within 24 hours to secure federal Medicaid funds before President Trump’s bill limited hospital assessments.
  • Prompted by President Donald Trump’s bill capping hospital assessments at 1.8%, Wisconsin rushed to pass a budget to secure over $1 billion in federal Medicaid funds before restrictions took effect.
  • The Wisconsin Senate approved the budget 19-14 shortly after 9 p.m., with the Assembly passing it 59-39 at 12:40 a.m., raising hospital assessment from 1.8% to 6%, generating over $1 billion in Medicaid funds.
  • With the budget signed, over $1 billion in federal Medicaid funds will help rural hospitals, preventing closures and offsetting care costs, despite federal restrictions.
  • Beyond securing funding, Wisconsin's bipartisan budget leaves a $829 million surplus and awaits reauthorization of the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship program, marking a rare agreement in divided government.
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Journal Sentinel broke the news in Milwaukee, United States on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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