Topic: Partial Veto

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Word Veto
Episode 1757 1:12:59 - 1:16:12

1757: Word Veto

Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Word Veto

The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld Governor Tony Evers' use of a "partial veto" to lock in school funding increases until the year 2425. By striking individual words and digits in a budget bill, Evers fundamentally altered the legislation's duration and meaning. This "word veto" power is highlighted as a significant expansion of executive authority and a unique legal precedent in US state governance.