Kansas and Wisconsin governors veto bills opting their states into federal school choice tax credit program
The Democratic governors of Kansas and Wisconsin vetoed bills that would have allowed their states to participate in a federal school choice tax credit scholarship program, making them the fourth and fifth Democratic governors to reject such legislation. The program has already been adopted by at least 27 states, predominantly those with Republican trifectas.
Key Points
- Democratic governors in Kansas and Wisconsin blocked their states' entry into the federal school choice tax credit program
- Five Democratic governors have now vetoed similar bills, signaling party opposition to the initiative
- 27 states have already opted in, with 23 governed by Republican trifectas