MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsinites will get to share their thoughts on the state budget at four public hearings in April. Three will be held in person and one will be held virtually.

Wednesday morning Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) co-chairs state Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and state Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) announced the dates and locations for public hearings on the 2021-23 state budget.
 

What You Need To Know

  • Wisconsin's spending plan lasts for two years from July of an odd-numbered year through June of the next odd-numbered year

  • Gov. Evers announced his spending priorities during an address to lawmakers in February

  • JFC will hold hearings around the state in April so citizens can share their thoughts

  • After hearing from the public, JFC puts together its own version of the budget


You can learn more about how the budget process works here.
 

1. Whitewater


Date: Friday, April 9

Start Time: 10 a.m.

Location: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

800 Main St.

Whitewater, WI 53190
 



2. Rhinelander


Date: Wednesday, April 21

Start Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Hodag Dome

665 Coolidge Ave.

Rhinelander, WI 54501
 



3. Menomonie


Date: Thursday, April 22

Start Time: 10 a.m.

Location: University of Wisconsin-Stout

712 Broadway St. S.

Menomonie, WI 54751
 

 

 

 

4. Virtual Hearing


Date: Wednesday, April 28

Start Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Virtual

5. Submit a Written Comment


Can't make it to a public hearing? You can submit a comment to JFC here.