Evers vetoes GOP bill for new limit on Wisconsin school referendum requests
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill that would have limited school districts' ability to seek property tax increases through referendums. The bill aimed to require schools to submit financial documents on time before seeking a referendum, but Evers argued it would encroach on local decision-making and limit referendum requests.
Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have restricted school districts' ability to seek property tax increases. The bill required schools to submit financial documents on time before seeking a referendum. Evers argued it would limit local decision-making. The veto comes as Wisconsin school districts rely on property tax increases to keep up with costs. Republican lawmakers introduced the bill after Milwaukee Public Schools passed a $252 million operating referendum. Evers has sought billions in state funding to help with school aid, but lawmakers have often rejected his proposals.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.