Madison, WI – In his biennial Budget Address last night, Governor Evers detailed how he drew inspiration from his previous budget proposals when unveiling his 2023-2025 Budget Recommendations. For yet another session, Governor Evers has proposed raising taxes by over $1 Billion.
Southeastern Wisconsin freshman lawmaker Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago), said it was time for Gov. Evers to get serious about solutions to help Wisconsin families:
“Much like his State of the State address last month, the governor rolled out a radical liberal agenda highlighting a spending spree to repay special interest. The governor’s proposal to freeze enrollment in school choice programs may woo the teachers union, but is simply not something I would ever support. With the dire state of education, Evers’ attempt to slam the classroom door on parents by taking away successful education options is shameful.”
Proficiency in reading and math among Wisconsin’s eighth grade students dropped to the lowest levels recorded in 25 years. Rettinger further said, “Despite taking credit at every turn for the Legislative Republican tax cuts from the last budget, Evers failed to propose returning the historic $7.1 billion surplus in the form of significant tax relief. As Wisconsin families struggle to make ends meet, Evers prefers a love letter of giveaways to his far left allies.
Thanks to strong Republican fiscal discipline, our budgets have saved the taxpayers of Wisconsin over $22 billion since 2011. I look forward to working with my colleagues for conservative solutions and a common sense approach to delivering tax relief, public safety, education reform, and limiting the expansion of government.”
