4/30/2026

MADISON - Wisconsin still has to pay nine states and Washington D.C. for security help at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.  Sixty-six law enforcement agencies from across the country helped secure the event.  Gov. Evers is asking Republican lawmakers to sign off on $10.4 million to finish reimbursing states.  A Wisconsin Department of Administration report details the size of the RNC event made this a lengthy process, since the reimbursement process requires a full review of every expense. In a statement, the Republican Co-Chair of the Joint Finance Committee state Sen. Howard Marklein said, “This type of request is routine. The state acts as a pass-through and there is no impact on state finances.”