Democratic Governor Alters GOP-Passed Bill and Increases Education Funding For Next 400 Years

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : Instead of mandating an increase in education spending for the 2024-2025 school year, Evers edited the budget to stipulate that funding increases will happen annually for the next 400 years.
39% : Much of Evers' initial budget proposal was rejected by Republican lawmakers, who axed plans for paid family leave, Medicaid expansion, mental health programs in schools, marijuana legalization, and other provisions.

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