MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Budget negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and legislative Republicans stall.
The Democratic Governor accuses Republican lawmakers of walking away from negotiations, while Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Joint Finance Committee co-chair Howard Marklein say Evers’ spending priorities have extended beyond what taxpayers can afford.
An Evers’ statement said he agreed to Republican proposals including a tax cut for certain retirees and the middle class, but added that he is “…disappointed that Republican lawmakers aren’t willing to reach consensus and common ground.”
LeMahieu and Marklein stated their confidence that the legislature will pass a 2025-27 budget that the governor will sign.