The good news is that the legislature need not wait until I introduce my budget to get to work. Republican lawmakers can start today by releasing the $50 million we approved with bipartisan support nearly two years ago. These funds were already approved. They are available now and they should not still be sitting in Madison. Folks, folks, folks. Our kids and their future are too important for politics. Republicans, please release these investments so that we commit to work improving reading outcomes statewide. (14:08–14:15)
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