County Budget Amendments
Summary
Milwaukee County supervisors blocked proposed cuts to education aid and food assistance. They said the funding serves community priorities, so students and residents who rely on those services keep their support. It’s a budget fight where the cuts didn’t land.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
The county avoids cutting education aid and food assistance, so that money stays in the budget and services keep running.
Students and families who rely on education aid, plus residents who use food assistance, come out ahead.
No groups negatively affected—at least not directly from this vote.
Mentions & discussions (2)
MKE County: Supervisors Vote Down Amendment That Would Have Saved Millions In Drug Costs
Sup. Shawn Rolland proposed amendment to increase cost for popular weight loss drug.
MKE County: Supervisors Save Education Aid, Food Assistance From Budget Cuts
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell said the amendment funds community priorities.
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