Legislature approves shared revenue bill with Dem help in Senate

Legislation to pump an additional $275 million into state aid for local governments passed both houses on bipartisan votes, clearing the way for the legislation to hit Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ desk. The bipartisan support was needed in the Senate to clear that chamber. Heading into today’s votes, backers of the proposal expected as many as seven GOP senators to oppose the deal. The promoted expectatio...