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Governor Candidate Tom Tiffany Calls for End to Wisconsin Emissions Tests
Congressman Tiffany and allies argue the emissions testing program burdens low-income residents with costly repairs despite less than 1% failure rates for newer vehicles.
- On Monday, March 30, Congressman Tom Tiffany and State Rep. Bob Donovan held a news conference at the Greendale Historic Hose Tower urging an end to Wisconsin's vehicle emissions testing program.
- Tiffany and Donovan argue the 40-year-old program is ineffective, noting that less than 1% of vehicles fail inspections while regulations force drivers to undergo costly repairs.
- Auto shop owner Matt Lepperd of Waukesha County said customers often pay up to $1,500 for catalytic converters, forcing some to forgo essential repairs like brakes or tires.
- Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson emphasized protecting the environment, noting that regional air quality often suffers from emissions flowing into Wisconsin from Illinois and Indiana rather than local sources.
- Tiffany plans to seek a federal waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency to end the program, though Democratic Party spokesperson Emily Stuckey criticized the proposal, urging focus on other economic policies.
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Governor candidate Tom Tiffany calls for end to Wisconsin emissions tests
Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany wants to end emissions testing, a regular headache for southeastern Wisconsin drivers but defended by state officials as a way to fight air pollution.
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Tiffany joins Wisconsin lawmakers' fight to end vehicle emissions testing
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin congressman and candidate for governor Tom Tiffany said Monday that he plans to work with the federal Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to change Clean Air Act rules and end emissions testing in Wisconsin,…
Tiffany campaign: Holds press conference on ending vehicle emissions testing in Wisconsin
GREENDALE, WI – Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, joined State Representative Bob Donovan, the Republican Party of Milwaukee County, and Milwaukee-area business leaders to call for an end to Wisconsin’s vehicle emissions testing requirement. “Because of federal...
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