Evers Seeks $2.4 Billion For Building Projects In Wisconsin

MADISON, WI — Gov. Tony Evers is looking to spend around $2.4 billion for the next two years in building projects around the state as part of his proposed capital budget, according to a report from The Associated Press.

Released on Monday, the budget details various projects in 31 counties including renovating or replacing buildings across the University of Wisconsin system, a new state office building in Milwaukee and relocating the Wisconsin Historical Society Museum. The AP reports the budget is scheduled to be voted on in March by Wisconsin’s building commission and, if approved, it’ll be sent to the state legislature’s budget committee which will ultimately decide how the money will be spent.

The budget also calls for funding upgrades at veterans homes and veteran cemeteries across Wisconsin as well as investing in upgrades for the state’s correctional facilities. Evers' proposal also calls for the building of a $46 million prison in Milwaukee County that would house juveniles, according to the AP.

Evers said in a statement the budget is not just about repairing or replacing buildings, it’s about investing in the state’s future.

“It’s about our priorities—from investing in sustainable energy options and protecting our public lands, to supporting the growth of our UW campuses and students, to reforming our juvenile justice system, to investing in community development, this capital budget will have a far-reaching impact on our communities and our state for generations to come,” he said.

The full draft of the governor’s capital budget can be read online at the state’s website. To read the full budget story visit the AP's website.