Ashland, WI — Amidst ongoing negotiations between Governor Evers and Speaker Robin Vos, Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) is throwing her support behind a recently released proposal authored by Assembly Democrats, LRB-6488. Stroud says that this bill does a much better job of addressing rising property taxes and ongoing challenges in school funding than other ideas that are being floated. The plan would increase special education reimbursement to 60% and provide a significant boost in general school aid, helping to shift the cost of education off local property taxpayers and onto the state.
“Our proposal takes a straightforward approach to one of the biggest challenges facing communities across Wisconsin, rising property taxes,” Stroud said. “By increasing special education reimbursement and general school aid, we can reduce the burden on property taxpayers and give school districts the stability they need to plan ahead. We, as your elected representatives, have a democratic obligation to address two of the things Wisconsinites care most about: property taxes and making investments in our kids. State money has to be used responsibly to solve big problems. Our plan does that”
