Wisconsin governor proposes deep cuts for schools

From the "He's fucking insane" Department:

After focusing for weeks on his proposal to strip public employees of collective bargaining rights, Wisconsin gov. Scott walker (reptile) gave a speech at the state capitol Tuesday to unveil his budget for the next two years, even as the debate over his budget repair bill still rages.

....Walker's budget would cut spending by 6.7%, or $4.2 billion. in his address, Walker said that the cuts would hit harder if the 14 senate Democrats who have left the state to avoid a vote on the budget repair bill do not return.

..."If they do not, our schools face massive layoffs of teachers. However, if they do come back, overall savings for schools across the state will outweigh reductions, ultimately allowing schools to put more money in the classroom."
- TPM

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