Gov. Evers’ ‘blockbuster’ gift to Republicans

By: Ruth Conniff

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 1,103

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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On his way out of office, Gov. Tony Evers has negotiated a school funding and tax cut bill with his fellow retirees, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Call it a retirement celebration for three soon-to-be-ex politicians. Evers is promoting a big bump in school funding in the “blockbuster” deal and urging Democrats to vote for it. But the most joyful celebrants of this sudden windfall are Republican legislators, who have …

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