Supporters call on Gov. Tony Evers to veto budget if Republican cuts stick
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Unity Point Health-Meriter registered nurses and their supporters picket outside the hospital on the first day of week-long strike in Madison on Tuesday.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers should use “the full leverage” of his veto power to strike the state’s next two-year spending plan if Republicans on the budget committee do not include provisions to increase spending on schools and child care, among other concerns, a coalition of Wisconsin organizations urged Tuesday.
Robert Kraig, executive director of the liberal group Citizen Action Wisconsin, speaks to advocates Tuesday at the Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers is being urged to veto the state's next two-year budget if legislative Republicans do not agree to increased spending on concerns such as K-12 schools and child care.
While demonstrators urged the governor to veto the budget if it does not include spending in their preferred areas, the Democratic governor earlier this month said he was optimistic he could reach a compromise with the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Robert Kraig, executive director of the liberal group Citizen Action Wisconsin, speaks to advocates Tuesday at the Capitol. Gov. Tony Evers is being urged to veto the state's next two-year budget if legislative Republicans do not agree to increased spending on concerns such as K-12 schools and child care.
While demonstrators urged the governor to veto the budget if it does not include spending in their preferred areas, the Democratic governor earlier this month said he was optimistic he could reach a compromise with the Republican-controlled Legislature.
