MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Board approved the 2026 county budget on Wednesday night.

The spending plan includes $825.6 million for operating costs and $90.5 million for capital investments.

The budget now advances to Dane County Executive Melissa Agard for her consideration and signature.

“This budget represents the collective effort of so many across every area of county government,” said County Board Chair Patrick Miles. “Despite significant challenges—driven by state-imposed revenue limits, federal gridlock, and funding uncertainty—we’ve passed a responsible and equitable budget that ensures that the needs of our community continue to be served. Every department made sacrifices and found innovative ways to do more with less.

The county said the budget does the following:

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