Wisconsin Supreme Court Reviews Controversial 400-Year Veto
Governor Tony Evers' unprecedented veto extending school funding faces legal scrutiny over its constitutional validity.
- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers used a partial veto to extend a school funding increase for 400 years, sparking legal challenges.
- The state Supreme Court, with a liberal majority, is evaluating whether Evers' action complies with state law and constitutional amendments.
- The Republican-controlled Legislature and the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Litigation Center argue the veto is unconstitutional.
- Evers' veto maneuver involved altering the fiscal end date from 2025 to 2425 by striking digits, a practice contested in court.
- The court's decision will address the extent of gubernatorial veto powers, a longstanding contentious issue in Wisconsin politics.
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