DOA Submits Proposed Budget Revisions/Corrections

by | April 2, 2011

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A letter submitted by the Walker Administration to the Joint Finance Committee on March 31 seeks numerous changes in the governor’s proposed 2011-13 budget bill. A new Wisconsin Budget Project blog post summarizes requested changes relating to programs for kids and human services, including the proposed modifications relating to school revenue limits, teacher residency requirements, the Well Woman program, a lapse of fundingfor the Dept. of Children and families, the Brighter Futures program, and the Medigap Hotline.

Read the post here.

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