MU poll: Most Wisconsinites wanted lawmakers to pass surplus bill
A Marquette University Law School poll reveals 80% of Wisconsin adults believe the state Legislature should have passed Governor Tony Evers’ bipartisan tax relief and education funding bill, which failed in the Senate on May 13. Support for the proposal was overwhelming across party lines, with 77% of Republicans, 81% of independents, and 82% of Democrats backing its passage." "article": "A new poll by Marquette University Law School shows strong bipartisan support in Wisconsin for a failed legislative package that included property tax relief, taxpayer rebates, and increased special education funding. The proposal, negotiated by Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, passed the Assembly but was rejected in the Senate on May 13 after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition. The poll found that 80% of Wisconsin adults believe lawmakers should have approved the bill, which would have used part of the state’s projected budget surplus. Only 11% of respondents agreed with the Legislature’s decision to reject it, with support spanning party lines: 77% of Republicans, 81% of independents, and 82% of Democrats favored passage. The survey also revealed urgency among voters, as 69% said lawmakers should have acted now rather than waiting for further budget details. Fewer than 20% supported those who opposed the bill, while 65% backed Governor Evers’ support for the proposal. The legislation combined tax relief, direct rebate checks, and increased state reimbursement for special education—a priority for Wisconsin school districts. The poll director noted the unusual consensus, stating that Wisconsin’s typically divided electorate agreed almost unanimously on this issue. The failed bill would have addressed key concerns, including property tax burdens and special education funding gaps, which advocates argue have left school districts struggling. The poll suggests public frustration with lawmakers’ delay, as most respondents preferred immediate action over waiting for next year’s budget review.
A new poll by Marquette University Law School shows strong bipartisan support in Wisconsin for a failed legislative package that included property tax relief, taxpayer rebates, and increased special education funding. The proposal, negotiated by Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, passed the Assembly but was rejected in the Senate on May 13 after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition. The poll found that 80% of Wisconsin adults believe lawmakers should have approved the bill, which would have used part of the state’s projected budget surplus. Only 11% of respondents agreed with the Legislature’s decision to reject it, with support spanning party lines: 77% of Republicans, 81% of independents, and 82% of Democrats favored passage. The survey also revealed urgency among voters, as 69% said lawmakers should have acted now rather than waiting for further budget details. Fewer than 20% supported those who opposed the bill, while 65% backed Governor Evers’ support for the proposal. The legislation combined tax relief, direct rebate checks, and increased state reimbursement for special education—a priority for Wisconsin school districts. The poll director noted the unusual consensus, stating that Wisconsin’s typically divided electorate agreed almost unanimously on this issue. The failed bill would have addressed key concerns, including property tax burdens and special education funding gaps, which advocates argue have left school districts struggling. The poll suggests public frustration with lawmakers’ delay, as most respondents preferred immediate action over waiting for next year’s budget review.
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