MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Governor Tony Evers has called a September 20 special session of the Wisconsin Legislature.
At a Tuesday news conference in Milwaukee, the Democratic governor said he wants lawmakers to take up a $1 billion workforce development package, including $365 million to support child care providers.
Republican leaders have previously gaveled in and out of such sessions; Evers said he doesn’t think that will happen this time.
“Because at the end of the day, I know that Republicans do not want to be responsible for farmers, hospitals, schools and other businesses in their district not being able to find workers because parents can’t find care for their kids,” said Evers.
Evers said his proposal would use some of a projected $4 billion surplus in the current two year state budget cycle.
