By Robert Kennedy
Feb 19, 2021 3:35 AM
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is proposing $1.6 billion in new education spending in his 2021-23 budget proposal. According to his office, it would be the largest increase ever if it passes the Republican-controlled Legislature.
“All the money will help them recover from the pandemic, because they have incurred lots of cost because of the pandemic,” said Evers.
Republicans say education is a place for possible compromise with the governor.
But Appleton State Senator Roger Roth tells FOX 11 if Evers was serious about education, opening schools would have been part of his budget address on Tuesday.
Education Could Be The Big Winner In The Next State Budget
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of normal life for the majority of citizens this year. Whether it be businesses being forced to shut down, sporting events and live performances being put on hold or education being reformed, life has been unprecedented.
However, despite all of those occurrences there have been inspiring events as well. Here are some of the top stories from the Chippewa Valley in 2020.
Public health emergencyCOVID-19 has swept the nation, including over 5,000 cases showing up in Chippewa County and taking 65 lives to date in the area. Weekly health updates have been issued by the county, eventually evolving into daily updates on coronavirus numbers.