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Jay Weber, a talk show host on WISN-Milwaukee, has expressed that Republican lawmakers should insist Governor Tony Evers' long-term K–12 funding plans address new expenses rather than negotiating further increases. This statement was made on the social media platform X.

"If Evers has increased K-12 funding for 400 years," said Weber, Talkshow Host. "Lawmakers and the rest of us never have to talk about an increase in school funding again. GOP lawmakers should insist it's covered. Don't act in good faith if he won't."

In April 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Governor Evers’ use of a partial veto to extend a $325 per-student funding increase for K–12 schools through the year 2425. According to the Associated Press, Evers achieved this by creatively removing a hyphen and digits from the 2025 expiration date in the budget bill, effectively prolonging the funding for four centuries. The court's 4–3 ruling affirmed the broad veto powers granted to Wisconsin governors, raising concerns about potential long-term property tax impacts and executive overreach.

Under Governor Evers’ proposed 2025–27 budget, Wisconsin plans to invest over $3.15 billion in K–12 education, marking the largest boost in state general school aid in more than three decades. According to the Wisconsin Department of Administration, this proposal includes expanded support for special education, mental health services, and initiatives aimed at reducing reliance on local property taxes. This funding plan reflects Evers' ongoing commitment to improving educational equity and outcomes statewide.

A report by the Wisconsin Budget Project indicates that despite recent funding increases, Wisconsin’s public schools still receive less state aid than they did before cuts made in the early 2010s. Consequently, many districts have increasingly relied on local property taxes and referendums to meet budget demands. This shift has deepened disparities between wealthier and poorer districts, making school funding more dependent on local tax bases.

Weber is known for his regular critiques of state policy on WISN-AM 1130 in Milwaukee, particularly concerning education funding. According to his official X account (formerly Twitter), he frequently discusses the tax implications of Governor Evers’ education proposals and broader fiscal policy issues. His show serves as a key platform for conservative commentary within Wisconsin's political discourse.