JFC votes to release funding for Department of Public Instruction’s operations budget

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 388

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Joint Finance Committee voted to approve releasing funds for the Department of Public Instruction’s operations after putting it off last month.

The committee approved the release of $1.75 million, including $750,000 for 2025-26 and $1 million for 2026-27. It is about $250,000 less than what was placed in a supplemental fund during the budget cycle as a part of a deal negotiated between lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers. Republicans on the budget committee …

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