Most Wisconsinites say they wanted failed surplus deal; analysts projected it would lead to deficit

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 915

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A new Marquette Law School poll found 80% of Wisconsinites said the Legislature should have passed a budget surplus bill that ultimately failed amid concerns about a future budget deficit.

Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders announced the deal earlier this month, which would have tapped the state’s projected budget surplus to reduce property taxes, increase special education funding and provide rebates to taxpayers. They swiftly pushed it to a vote in the same …

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