Gov. Jared Polis’ 2026-27 budget proposal, unveiled Friday, would increase statewide K-12 education spending by $276 million and fulfill funding promises made by lawmakers during this year’s ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson called the plan speculative, infeasible and immoral, but has yet to announce whether he would veto the plan. It would take 34 votes to override that rejection.

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius proposed a $1.549 billion budget, an increase from last year, fueled largely by an approved tax referendum. The budget prioritizes facilities ...