Dear friends, Last week, Wisconsin’s Republican-led legislature reached a deal with Governor Evers on the 2025–27 state budget. And just before the holiday weekend, Congress passed the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill — a sweeping federal package that Republican lawmakers are touting as a win for working families. Let’s be clear: it’s not. Together, these two budgets — state and federal — represent a coordinated gutting of public investment in our communities. What We’re Up Against: In Wisconsin’s budget: $0 in new state aid for public schools. At a time when schools are closing, kids need more support than ever, and educators are burning out. Child care support is being phased out. A short-term bridge program replaces Child Care Counts, but it won’t be enough to prevent closures or rising costs. Special education reimbursement increases — but still falls short. 45% is better than nothing, but well below what schools need. No Medicaid expansion. No postpartum coverage. Vulnerable...
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