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Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey have formally applied for sentence reductions through the Wisconsin governor’s commutation advisory board. Avery’s request requires a judge’s signature in Manitowoc County, while Dassey’s juvenile commutation petition was forwarded by a judge without comment. The board, reinstated by Gov. Tony Evers in April 2026, meets next week to review these and other cases.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed nearly $800 million in income tax cuts and bills aimed at increasing tax credits for married couples and retirees, citing concerns about fiscal responsibility and sustainability. Republicans argued that the measures were intended to make the state more attractive for families and retirees, but Evers expressed worries about draining the state's reserves and risking the need to return federal stimulus money.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed three bills from a $2.1 billion Republican tax package, citing concerns about the state's fiscal stability. The rejected bills aimed to expand tax brackets, exempt retirees' income, and increase tax credits for married filers. Evers expressed willingness to consider the expansion of tax credits for filers with children. The Republican-authored proposals were intended to make Wisconsin more attractive for families and retirees, but Evers warned that enacting the entire package could deplete the state's rainy day fund and jeopardize federal funds.
Gov. Tony Evers has allocated an additional $170 million in federal funding for Wisconsin's Child Care Counts program, ensuring its continuation through June 2025. The program, which started during the pandemic, was facing a funding shortage in January. Child care providers, like Jamie Annear-Feyrer from Big Oak Child Care Center, are relieved as the funding will allow centers to stay open and provide quality child care. While lawmakers are divided on the best solution to address the child care crisis, Annear-Feyrer believes long-term investment in the industry, particularly in teacher wages, is crucial.