WI lawmakers approve multi-billion dollar plan to bail out Milwaukee, boost school funding

A plan to prevent Milwaukee from declaring bankruptcy received bipartisan approval in the Wisconsin Legislature.
The plan dedicates over $1 billion in new funding for K-12 schools across the state and increases payments to private schools in the Milwaukee voucher program.
The plan sends $50 million in new funding for reading and literacy programs and $30 million for mental health services in schools.
The plan increases state reimbursements to school districts for special education costs by a third.
The plan is funded through a 20% sales tax and provides aid to cities, towns and counties across Wisconsin.