MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Governor Tony Evers is urging President Donald Trump to reconsider pausing federal grants and loans.
In a letter to Trump Evers says with very few details and specifics available, virtually no time for ample review and consideration, and no direct communication to date, states are left to plan for the worst, and Wisconsinites and millions of Americans who are rightfully alarmed and concerned by this unprecedented decision are left scrambling. Evers also says he’s concerned the actions could have disastrous consequences for the people of Wisconsin.
According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Wisconsin is receiving more than $28 billion in federal assistance within the current two-year budget. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the freezes.
Wisconsin is one of 23 states suing to block implementation of the freeze. The states’ attorneys general are seeking a temporary restraining order to block the action from taking effect, warning of immediate harm to their states.