Wisconsin’s governor has asked the Department of Administration to find $250 million in government spending cuts for the 2020-21 fiscal year, a move spawned by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
“All state and local governments are now experiencing the difficult balance of providing vital services to residents in crisis while also managing tough fiscal realities,” said Governor Tony Evers in a statement.
“While I am still hopeful that the federal government will adopt further bipartisan proposals to stabilize funding for state and local services, in the face of continued inaction and uncertainty, the unfortunate reality is that we must take these steps and make more significant cuts.”
The move follows $70 million in cost cutting for the 2019-20 fiscal year after the COVID-19 pandemic began in March.