James Wigderson: No mileage taxation without full representation

Nearly hidden in the transportation budget passed by the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee is a provision that would allow the committee to implement a mileage-based fee on drivers by 2023. The decisions to create the fee, how it would implemented, and the amount of the fee would all be in the hands of the 16-member JFC instead of the full legislature and the governor.

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JFC approves adding GOP tax plan to budget

The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee today added a package to the budget that would produce a net reduction in taxes of $378.6 million, including an income tax reduction that would average $75 per person. Separately, the committee was expected to

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LeMahieu: Votes to cut taxes

Madison – Today, the Joint Finance Committee wrapped-up action on the 2019-21 state budget by voting to reduce income tax rates by more than $450 million and invest $58 million in property tax relief for Wisconsin homeowners. “This plan provides significant tax

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James Wigderson: No mileage taxation without full representation

Nearly hidden in the transportation budget passed by the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee is a provision that would allow the committee to implement a mileage-based fee on drivers by 2023. The decisions to create the fee, how it would implemented, and the amount of the fee would all be in the hands of the 16-member JFC instead of the full legislature and the governor.

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JFC approves adding GOP tax plan to budget

The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee today added a package to the budget that would produce a net reduction in taxes of $378.6 million, including an income tax reduction that would average $75 per person. Separately, the committee was expected to vote Thursday on a standalone bill that would add another

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THU News Summary: Evers weighing options on budget; lawmakers seek to delay youth prison closure

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JFC Republicans plan to vote on $500 million in tax cuts

The Joint Finance Committee today plans to vote on more than $500 in tax cuts between a package Republicans plan to add to the budget and a separate bill on today’s agenda. The GOP tax motion introduced this morning includes reducing the rate for the second lowest income tax bracket.

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LeMahieu: Votes to cut taxes

Madison – Today, the Joint Finance Committee wrapped-up action on the 2019-21 state budget by voting to reduce income tax rates by more than $450 million and invest $58 million in property tax relief for Wisconsin homeowners. “This plan provides significant tax relief to the hard-working families in Wisconsin,” stated Sen. Devin

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