Governor's Bold Move: Funding Schools for Centuries

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers used a quirky rule to edit the state budget, raising the cap on public school funding until the year 2425. By changing the text from 2024-25 to 2425, Evers increased the amount that school districts could generate through property taxes by an additional $325 per student each year. State Republicans criticized the veto, while supporters argue it provides long-term budgeting certainty for school districts. The legality of the veto could be challenged or appealed, as there is no case law on the legality of a partial veto affecting laws spanning centuries.