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Kelda Roys: “The people who really need them, who are really struggling…”

Featuring: Kelda Roys, Democratic | Wisconsin Senate, District 26

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Senator Kelda Roys on Wisconsin's Failed Budget Surplus Deal | Wisconsin Governor Race 2026

Published | Video Starts at 03:02

Right. What they wanted to do was essentially set it on fire. They wanted to send out these pre election gimmicks, a little bribery check. And let's be honest, The people who really need them, who are really struggling in this economy wouldn't even be eligible. Right. Because if you're a senior and you're on Social Security, if you're low income and so you have a low tax liability, you might be getting five bucks or six bucks. (03:02–03:07)

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Asserts that those most in need would not be eligible for the proposed checks.

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