Governor Evers introduced his state budget bill on February 15, 2023, and it is now before the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee. The Committee will hold four public hearings across the state during April to get feedback from Wisconsinites.
These hearings help the Committee make decisions about what proposed budget items to maintain, modify or remove--they can also add their own proposals to the budget bill.
WEMTA encourages our members to attend a hearing to discuss issues facing school libraries. This is a great opportunity to not only advocate but also educate lawmakers on the role school libraries play in education.
We have created a budget hearing toolkit to help you prepare to testify, which also outlines WEMTA's budget priorities.
Hearing Schedule
April 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.--Waukesha County Expo Center
April 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.--UW Eau Claire Davies Student Center
April 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.-- Wilderness Report (Glacier Canyon Conference Center) Wisconsin Dells
April 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.--Lakeland Union High School Theatre Minocqua
