JFC Republicans want WEDC to fund efforts to attract, retain talent with existing appropriations

WEDC would have to find $4 million in its existing appropriations to cover efforts to attract and retain talent, under a motion the Joint Finance Committee approved along party lines. The GOP motion, approved 12-4, would require half of that money to target veterans. In doing so, the committee rejected Dem. Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal to add $10 million in general purpose revenue over the next two y...