JFC to Remove Over 500 Items from the Governor's Budget on May 2

The Joint Finance Committee announced Friday that they will begin voting on the Governor's budget on May 2. At that time, they will remove over 500 items from the budget bill (see items of interest to WEMTA below).

Items of interest to WEMTA that are being removed from the budget on May 2 include:

1. Broadband consumer protections 

2. Rehired annuitants 

3. Grow-Your-Own Educator Funding

4.  $50,000 stipends for individuals pursuing a degree in library science and completing an internship in a public library. 

5. Broadband line extension grant program and Digital Equity Program 

6. Additional resources for the Office of Secretary of State 

Don't Forget to Vote Tuesday, April 4!

Wisconsin's Spring Election is being held Tuesday, April 4! The main statewide race is for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but there are also several statewide ballot questions related to bail and public benefit reform. There are many local races across the state for school board, mayor, city council and other judicial positions. 

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

See what's on your ballot: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Whats-On-My-Ballot

Find Your Polling Place: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-My-Polling-Place

Registering at the Polls: You can register at the polls on Election Day. You will need to bring proof of residence with you.