WASHINGTON — As Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) shifts his focus to national politics in preparation for a likely presidential run, controversy over his proposed state budget may force his attention back home.
The budget, which is scheduled to be released Tuesday evening, has already infuriated education advocates and some state lawmakers because of its planned $300 million cut to the University of Wisconsin system.
Another potential flashpoint is Walker’s proposal to fund a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium, which is expected to cost $500 million, in order to prevent the basketball team from leaving the state when its contract with the current arena expires in 2017.
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The progressive advocacy group One Wisconsin Now echoed Mason’s sentiments.
“Gov. Walker may have named his newly formed Presidential fundraising committee ‘Our American Revival’ but based on his actions today to stick it to students and their families while giving handouts to professional sports teams you have to wonder whose revival he’s talking about,” Executive Director Scot Ross said in a statement Thursday.
