On Aug. 13, Wisconsin Voters Can Rein in Tony Evers’ Out-of-Control Spending
Two critical constitutional amendments offer Wisconsinites a chance to hold the Democrat Governor accountable for reckless taxpayer spen
When Wisconsin voters cast their ballots in the Aug. 13 primary, they’ll have the opportunity to put a halt to Gov. Tony Evers’ (D) careless spending by making him accountable to the legislature—an important check on out-of-control government spending. It’s vital voters vote “yes” on both amendments.
Voting yes on Question 1 would amend the state constitution to keep the power of appropriating taxpayer funds within the legislature, ensuring that that critical function isn’t outsourced to unaccountable and unelected bureaucrats. In other words, Question 1 keeps responsibility for spending the people’s money with the people’s representatives, as our founders intended.
Voting yes on Question 2 would put an additional check on the Governor’s ability to spend federal funds appropriated to Wisconsin by requiring him to seek approval from the legislature.
Consider that Wisconsin received $2.5 billion from Congress’ American Rescue Plan Act in 2021, funds which Evers has the sole discretion to spend as he sees fit. That means, to date he’s spent:
- $626 million on healthcare coverage,
- $67 million on mental health and substance abuse,
- $36 for new buildings,
- $48 million for expanding broadband, and
- $56 million on police and filling court backlog.
These are too important for any one person to oversee, which is why the power of the purse has always been the legislature’s responsibility. Passing Question 2 would fix that loophole and ensure the people’s representatives have a say in how federal funds are spent.
July 24 is your deadline to register to vote-by-mail or register to vote online.
Aug. 8 is the last day to request an absentee ballot.
Aug. 9 is the last day for Wisconsinites to register to vote in-person.
Election Day is Aug. 13—make sure you cast your ballot as soon as possible. Don’t leave the future of Wisconsin up to chance.
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