MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers signed the Wisconsin state government’s budget for the next two years, leaving the majority Republicans in the Legislature fuming at his 51 line-item vetoes. In the minds of Republicans, the Democratic governor’s most contentious veto killed their $3.6 million tax cut for the state’s 11 wealthiest taxpayers. Meanwhile, as the budget stands, individual income tax rates will drop for low-income brackets. Because of technical limits on line vetoes, Evers was unable to undo the Republicans’ $32 million cut to the University of Wisconsin. Republicans had wanted to punish the university for initiatives toward cultural diversity, equity and inclusion. The budget however, would restore funding if the university shows progress on workforce development. On the positive side, Evers said, the budget puts money into K-12 education, PFAS contamination prevention, and workforce development. The budget also shares 20% of state revenue for most municipalities.
