Wisconsin Republicans reject Gov. Evers' call for child care funding and workforce support

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has called a special legislative session to approve funding for child care services, a family leave program, the University of Wisconsin System, and other initiatives aimed at addressing the state's worker shortage. However, Republicans, who control the Legislature, have dismissed the proposal, citing opposition to increased government spending. Evers argues that the $1 billion in funding proposals could be covered by the state's projected $4 billion budget surplus. The special session brings attention to the issue, but Republicans are not obligated to debate or vote on the proposals.