Andrew Hoyer-Booth, executive director of the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB), outlines Wisconsin’s state budget process within the context of federal actions that impact public health.
Session Objectives:
- Analyze the components of the Wisconsin biennial budget and the impact the budget has on public health.
- Understand the process and timeline of the budget process, including the Joint Finance Committee hearings.
- Utilize provided resources to stay informed on developments in the budget process.
Resources:
- Session recording (YouTube)
- Presentation slides (PDF) — with links to additional resources highlighted during the presentation
- WisPolitics: Joint Finance Committee announces 2025 listening sessions
- NACCHO: Advocacy vs Lobbying
- Tobwis: Educational Advocacy Toolkit
- Wisconsin Eye: Budget 2025
- Wisconsin Eye: Budget-Related Committee Meetings including previous sessions of JFC