So another 30 days.  That is about $360,000 per diem and another $360,000 for the Bill Ray center, plus travel etc.  Hmmm  

The basics; Walker wants more access to the 'fund' and 'taxes' on the people so that the State will have more money to spend.  He also wants to eliminate the cash subsidies to 'new oil' exploration and development.  Which, if successful, would provide additional money into the State.

The Legislature wants to keep their jobs so they do not want to make waves with the voters or donors.  

Tough spot because neither want what is best for the State.  Only themselves and their party buddies.  Legislature wants to defer decisions to others and Walker wants to be Teddy R and carry a big threatening stick.   

More money to spend does not "reduce" a budget.  Cutting expenditures and reducing or eliminating programs  are the only things which "reduces" a budget!  That requires elimination of the personal desires of all the politicians involved!  Blackmail is no answer.