Sen. Shilling: Dem proposal to end Veteran Home fund raids rejected by GOP budget committee

Contact: Tony Palese, tony.palese@legis.wi.gov 608-266-5490 MADISON, WI – Despite ongoing issues with staff shortages, facility maintenance and mismanagement at the state’s King Veteran Home, Republican lawmakers on the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee rejected a Democratic proposal that would have prevented a $26 million funding raid. This move comes after a recent legislative audit report ...