Budget committee releases funds for agency that aids people with disabilities seeking work

The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee approved $7 million in state funds to address a waiting list of over 7,000 people for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), which supports individuals with disabilities entering the workforce. The committee allocated $600,000 for the first year and $6.4 million for the second year, aiming to close the waitlist by June 2027 after a partisan debate over funding levels.