Lawmakers at Standstill over Tax Relief Deal Negotiated by Evers, GOP Leaders
The package would send $600 checks to married couples and $300 to individuals while directing hundreds of millions to schools and tax cuts.
- On Monday, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders announced a $1.8 billion tax relief deal using projected state surplus funds. Lawmakers must secure majority support in both chambers to pass the package.
- The proposal delivers $600 to married joint filers and $300 to individuals, while investing in special education and property tax relief. The plan also eliminates state income taxes on overtime wages and tips.
- Sen. Chris Kapenga and Sen. Steve Nass oppose the deal, leaving Senate Republicans one vote short of passing the package without Democratic support.
- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos championed the plan Wednesday as a bipartisan compromise, while Gov. Evers expressed optimism despite Senate deadlock. Legislators face a Friday deadline to finalize the measure.
- State Rep. Christine Sinicki dismissed the proposal as "smoke and mirrors," while State Rep. Deb Andraca argued it fails to address structural affordability issues.
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Deal to cut taxes, boost special ed funds, dies in Wisconsin Senate
A bipartisan deal between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers blew up in the Wisconsin Legislature Wednesday night, following days of attacks from lawmakers and gubernatorial candidates from both parties. The post Deal to cut taxes, boost special ed funds, dies in Wisconsin Senate appeared first on WPR.
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