Battle Over ARA Funding Continues in Madison- JFC to Consider "Responsible Stimulus Plan" | WTAQ News Talk | 97.5 FM · 1360 AM
MADISON, WI (WSAU) â 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 Legislatureâs Joint Finance Committee has announced plans for eleven bills tied to the funding, collectively known as the âResponsible Stimulus Plan Legislation.â 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 colleagues are working on the state bu...