The state of Wisconsin is getting $700 million less than expected in coronavirus relief money from the federal government.
The state was also told Monday it is going to get that money in two payments a year apart.
Governor Tony Evers and U-S Senator Tammy Baldwin have asked U-S Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to reconsider splitting the payments and making Wisconsin wait a year.
They call that problematic, saying it will hurt Wisconsin’s ability to quickly help those suffering most from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Congressional Research Office had estimated Wisconsin would get $3.2 billion, but Monday’s estimate is $2.5 billion.
