Month: March 2026

Month: March 2026

School Choice Wisconsin Decries Governor Evers’ Veto of Assembly Bill 602, Blocking Millions in Federal Support for Students

March 31, 2026

BROOKFIELD, WI — School Choice Wisconsin issued a statement today following Governor Tony Evers’ decision to veto Assembly Bill 602. The legislation would have opted Wisconsin into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, a move that would have unlocked millions in private donations for educational resources at no cost to the state. “Governor Evers’ decision to veto Assembly Bill 602 is a deeply unfortunate missed opportunity for Wisconsin’s families and students,” said Carol Shires, VP of Operations at School Choice Wisconsin. “By rejecting this measure, the Governor has effectively blocked access to a new stream of federal support that…