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Wisconsin Court Upholds 400-Year School Funding Increase

4/18/2025

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In a landmark ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Governor Tony Evers' contentious partial budget veto, ensuring school funding increases for an astonishing 400 years. The 4-3 decision, backed by the court's liberal majority, has sparked concerns among critics about potential property tax hikes and challenges for families seeking homeownership. Lawmakers are poised to tackle these issues in the next budget.

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In a landmark ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Governor Tony Evers' contentious partial budget veto, ensuring school funding increases for an astonishing 400 years. The 4-3 decision, backed by the court's liberal majority, has sparked concerns among critics about potential property tax hikes and challenges for families seeking homeownership. Lawmakers are poised to tackle these issues in the next budget.