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Wisconsin Gov. Proposes Drastic Spending Cuts to Districts, Education

HeadlineMar 02, 2011

In Wisconsin, Gov. Scott Walker has unveiled a budget slashing aid to schools and local districts, cutting an estimated 12,000 jobs. Critics say the plan would devastate Wisconsin’s public education system, with predictions of schools being forced to cram up to 60 students into one classroom. Democratic State Rep. Tamara Grigsby said the measure would cause “an annihilation of education in this state.” As Walker spoke, protesters could be heard outside the chamber chanting for him to be recalled from office. Most demonstrators remain barred from entering the Capitol building.

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