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WEAC Members: Find out more at weac.org/elections.

WEAC leaders, members help set policy at 2019 NEA Representative Assembly

July 12, 2019

Dozens of WEAC members helped set policy and direction for the NEA last week as delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly in Houston. Read all the highlights.

WPEN Summer Summit is August 5 in La Crosse

July 10, 2019

The Wisconsin Public Education Network Summer Summit will be held August 5, 2019, at Central High School in La Crosse and will be hosted by the La Crosse Education Association. All parents, students, educators, administrators, school board members, and community supporters of Wisconsin public schools and their students are invited to attend.

Education Advocacy: The Final State Budget

July 8, 2019

As a result of the governor’s changes to the 2019-21 state budget, Wisconsin school districts will see per-pupil aid payments amounting to $742 per pupil for each of the two years, up from what was proposed by the Legislature. There is also a new supplemental per-pupil aid, which the governor changed to include all districts instead of only a few. Here’s a quick look at some key education provisions included in the budget.

Governor signs budget

July 3, 2019

Governor Tony Evers has signed the two-year state budget, but not before he used his partial veto authority to effectively add almost $100 million more into K-12 education. He seriously considered vetoing the full document, saying the budget sent to him by the Republican majority legislature was in many way insufficient, including not providing enough resources to help students and schools be successful.

Evers receives state budget from Legislature, giving him six days to act

June 28, 2019

Governor Tony Evers has received the state budget passed by the Legislature this week, setting into motion the time period he has to issue possible vetoes. So far, the governor has not tipped his hand as to what his veto strategy might be. After signatures from Senate and Assembly leaders, the budget bill has been enrolled and sent to Evers, who will have to act within six days (not including Sundays). The deadline is not impacted by the Independence Day holiday, so Evers will have to act on the document by Friday, July 5.

Education Advocacy Update: State budget on its way to the governor

June 27, 2019

The 2019-21 Wisconsin budget bill is on its way to the governor, following Senate approval Wednesday. Governor Tony Evers can sign the bill into law as it stands, veto the entire bill or parts of it, or allow it to become law without signing it.

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