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  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...

  MINUTES DPOC Monthly Meeting, June 9, 2025 | 7-8pm Welcome, Promise to America and Land Acknowledgement (3)   Vice-Chair Fenton Fenton called the meeting to order at 7:01pm and  welcomed attendees to the meeting, especially first time attendees.  He led the Promise, and read the Land Acknowledgement. Approval of May Minutes (3) Secretary Mary Kohrell Kohrell asked for approval of the May Member meeting minutes.  Trisha Kostelny/Josh Kernan motion to approve the minutes as presented; no discussion.  Motion carried. Review and Approve Treasurer’s Report (3) Treasurer Alyssa Vandenberg Vandenberg presented the Treasurer’s report and called for a motion to approve. Ann Johnson/Cindy Fallona motion to approve the treasurer’s report.  Motion carried. Update on State Budget Process Rep. Lee Snodgrass (5):  Representative Snodgrass shared an overview of the state budget.  The budget process is experiencing some challenges.  There had been ...