Wisconsin is losing out on millions of dollars of already allocated federal aid because of the newly passed budget extension.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that $250 million in funding designated for construction projects has been removed from the table. That was part of the continuing resolution passed last week by Republicans and signed by President Trump.
The Third Congressional District, represented by Republican Derrick Van Orden, is losing out on $25 million earmarked for Western Wisconsin. Van Orden voted for the continuing resolution, but says he’s disappointed that the cuts were made in his district.
