Most Wisconsinites say they wanted failed surplus deal; analysts projected it would lead to deficit

A Marquette Law School poll found 80% of Wisconsinites believed a budget surplus bill should have passed, though it failed in the Senate amid concerns about a projected $2.95 billion deficit by 2027-29. The bill, backed by Gov. Tony Evers and GOP leaders, aimed to reduce property taxes, boost special education funding, and provide tax rebates.