People from all over the state showed up at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Friday to tell members of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee how their tax dollars should be spent.
Witnesses spoke on issues like education funding, transportation, and the help that Wisconsin businesses need.
Lawmakers say it will be important to see where Governor Tony Evers spends COVID relief aid from the federal government before final budget decisions are made.
The next hearing will be April 21st in Rhinelander, then April 22nd at U-W-Stout in Menomonie, and a virtual hearing on April 28th.
The next budget takes effect July 1st.