Senator Patrick Testin shares insights on the failed $1.8 billion surplus deal, addressing concerns about property tax relief, school funding, and opposition from both parties. He highlights the need for reform in education funding, emphasizing demographic challenges and declining student numbers. The episode touches on contentious data center siting, advocating for transparency and community buy-in. Testin discusses extending the prescription drug monitoring program to combat opioid misuse and celebrates the passage of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Modernization Act. Finally, he warns listeners about the rise in tick-borne diseases and promotes prevention efforts in Wisconsin.