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Wisconsin budget includes record dollars for education

Governor Scott Walker outlined a new budget that includes $11.5 billion for schools — the most the state has ever allocated towards K-12 education.

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Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, who has received criticism for previous cuts to K-12 education, outlined a new budget that includes $11.5 billion for school funding. This is the most the state has ever allocated towards K-12 education. (ABC WBAY)

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