In the proposed 2021–23 state budget, Gov. Tony Evers is recommending $2.38 billion in capital budget investments for the state’s facility infrastructure, according to a release from the administration. The projects supported by the funding are located in 31 counties across the state. Key areas addressed by the investments include:
- UW System facilities;
- Correctional and health services facilities;
- State parks and forests, and upgrades to fire response ranger stations;
- Veterans homes and improvements to veteran cemeteries;
- Reinvigorating the energy conservation investment in state facilities and emphasizing the installation of renewable energy capabilities;
- Redeveloping Block 108 (currently GEF 1) in Madison for a potential co–located museum and replacement of a downtown Madison state office building;
- Consolidating state agency functions into a new Milwaukee state office building; and
- Supporting local community projects with a statewide public purpose such as the Kenosha STEM Innovation Center, Milwaukee Museum of Nature and Culture, and Beyond Vision VisABILITY Center.
