Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday urged the bipartisan members of the State Building Commission (SBC) to support his 2025-27 Capital Budget recommendations.
The governor’s Capital Budget recommendations invest $4.1 billion to support major projects in 26 counties across the state. They address the growing backlog of maintenance projects across Wisconsin’s infrastructure, invest in the future of the Universities of Wisconsin system, and modernize corrections statewide, among other key priorities.
The governor’s recommended investments will help grow the economy by providing jobs and supporting businesses throughout the state. According to updated numbers from the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, for every $1 in construction spending, there is $1.82 of economic activity in Wisconsin. Additionally, for every $1 million of construction spending, 10 jobs are supported in the state’s economy. As a result, it is estimated the governor’s proposed Capital Budget would support over $7.5 billion in economic activity and more than 41,300 jobs across the state.
Highlights of projects included in Gov. Evers’ Capital Budget are available here.
