MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — The prospect of not passing a state budget on time – or at all – concerns Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature.
That from state Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein.
“Not passing a budget is unacceptable and reckless. Republicans would be completely responsible for this delay. They control the Senate and the Assembly. And they are the ones responsible for not getting a budget passed on time,” Hesselbein said.
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu explains Republican thinking.
“I don’t know for if we’re strongly considering delaying or passing. Right now we’re waiting on some cases before the state Supreme Court to get more clarity on essentially the veto power of the governor, such as the 400 year veto,” LeMahieu said.
The Republican controlled Joint Finance Committee has scheduled budget listening sessions next month in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau.
