Wisconsin Supreme Court Reviews Evers' Budget Veto

The Wisconsin Supreme Court expressed skepticism over Governor Tony Evers' controversial partial budget veto that potentially extends school funding increases for 400 years. Justices described the veto as 'extreme' and 'crazy,' questioning the implications of such expansive use of executive power. Evers' veto altered the funding timeline for a $325 per-pupil increase, originally set to expire in 2025, by changing the language to allow increases until 2425. The lawsuit, supported by the Republican-controlled Legislature, argues that Evers' action is unconstitutional and exceeds the intended scope of gubernatorial veto powers. Legal representatives have stated that this maneuver undermines legislative intent and could set a precedent for unlimited gubernatorial authority. The court's decision could reshape the boundaries of executive power in Wisconsin.