Battle Over ARA Funding Continues in Madison- JFC to Consider "Responsible Stimulus Plan"
By Mike Leischner Apr 7, 2021 11:33 AM MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Republicans in the Legislature and Democratic Governor Tony Evers are continuing their stare-down over control of over $3 billion in federal funds that the state will receive as part of the American Recovery Act. A news release from the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee has announced plans for eleven bills tied to the funding, collectively known as the “Responsible Stimulus Plan Legislation.” JFC Co-Chair Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) says the bills provide a road map for the funds at a time when he and his col...