Rep. Vos: Statement on Gov. Evers’ veto of the middle class tax cut

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed AB 4, the Middle Class Tax Cut. The legislation would have provided $340 million per year in tax relief. A typical family would have enjoyed $300 more in tax relief. “I expected more from someone whose first speech included a promise to work together. Today’s veto proves those words are hollow. We used the governor’s campaign idea of a middle class tax cut and the GOP surplus to deliver tax relief to Wisconsin families. “Unfortunately, Governor Evers is starting to show his

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WED PM Update: Evers ‘troubled and disappointed’ by GOP tax bill; Republican leggies slam veto

From WisPolitics.com … — In explaining the first veto of his young administration, Gov. Tony Evers knocked the GOP’s version of a middle-class tax cut, writing it “relies simply on draining the projected opening balance for the upcoming biennium.” Evers, who vetoed the bill in its entirety, wrote in his veto message he supports “meaningful middle-class tax relief for hardworking Wisconsin indi… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Sen. Marklein: Statement on governor’s veto of middle-class tax cut bill

CONTACT: Senator Howard Marklein, 608-266-0703 Madison, WI – Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) offered the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ veto of the Middle-Class Tax Cut bill: “I am disappointed that the Governor decided to veto the Middle Class Tax Cut legislation that I co-authored. I felt that our bill was a good way for all of us to come together. Our bill provided tax relief AND continued to fund important priorities without taking from one group to give to another.” “It is unfortunate that our citizens will have to wait for the budget process before seeing a tax

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Rep. Steineke: Statement on Evers’ veto of middle class tax cut

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement following Governor Evers vetoing the Middle Class Tax Cut legislation that Assembly Republicans introduced last month: “It’s disappointing to have Governor Evers put politics above policy. Our legislation accomplished his campaign promise of cutting taxes on the middle class, and did so without harming our small businesses and job creators. “Ultimately, we put forth a good faith effort of bipartisan legislation, and it’s unfortunate to not see Governor Evers’ actions match his words. Despite this step backwards, I remain committed to continuing

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Sen. Darling: Gov. Evers vetoes your tax cut

State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 608-266-5830 Madison- After promising Wisconsin’s middle-class a 10% tax cut on the campaign trail, Governor Evers is refusing to help taxpayers by compromising with Republicans. On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a compromise plan that cut taxes using the state’s projected $2.4 billion surplus. State Senator Alberta Darling says the governor’s veto also breaks his promise of working with the Legislature. “Our plan took his promise and funded it. We would have loved to deliver more tax relief, but we tried to meet him halfway,” Darling said, “After he was sworn in, Governor Evers

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Rep. Ramthun: Statement on Gov. Evers’ veto of the middle class tax cut

Contact: Rep. Timothy Ramthun (608) 266-9175 MADISON- State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers vetoing the middle class tax cut: “I am very disappointed to hear that Governor Evers vetoed the middle class tax cut today. I thought this would be a chance for him to keep one of his campaign promises and to show bipartisan cooperation by working with the Legislature,” Rep. Ramthun stated. “The sliding scale standard deduction adjustment ensured a permanent tax cut on the middle class without raising taxes on another sector. It was a cost-effective solution and delivered

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WisGOP: Statement on Gov. Evers’ tax cut veto

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Moments ago, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican proposal to reduce taxes for the state’s middle class families. The bill would have used the existing budget surplus to fund a tax cut that would save the average taxpayer $170 a year. In response to the Governor’s veto, the Republican Party of Wisconsin issued the following statement from Executive Director Mark Morgan: “Governor Evers has shown once again that he cares more about partisan politics than the interests of Wisconsin’s hard-working families. This tax cut was a real opportunity to put money back

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Rep. Macco: Disappointed Gov. Evers vetoes tax cut for Wisconsin’s working families

(608) 266-0485 Madison…Today, Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 4, a bill to provide an income tax cut for middle class individuals and families in Wisconsin. State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview), chairman of the Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Ways and Means, released the following statement: “I am disappointed that Governor Evers failed to provide tax relief to the Wisconsinites who need it most. In drafting this bill, we had taken a great deal of care to ensure that this tax cut would be targeted only toward hard-working middle class individuals and families. Seventy-five percent of the benefit would have gone to

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Rep. Hintz: Applauds Sec. Carr addressing staffing shortage

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 MADISON – Today, at his confirmation hearing, Secretary-designee Kevin Carr addressed the looming staffing shortage crisis at Wisconsin correctional institutions. He specifically noted the pay discrepancy between Wisconsin and the rest of the Midwest region. Correctional officers in Wisconsin make $16.32 per hour and, based on his department’s research, the average in the region is approximately $22 per hour. Carr also stated the Governor Evers would be addressing this issue in his budget which will be introduced next week. Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement on these comments: “I applaud Secretary Carr

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Responds to Gov. Evers’ veto of middle-class tax cut

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608)-266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Following Governor Evers’ veto of a middle-class tax cut, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Middle-class Wisconsinites deserve a tax break – it’s unfortunate that Governor Evers is telling them to wait their turn instead of lowering their taxes. With eight years of responsible budgeting and reforms, Wisconsin’s budget is running a surplus and we can afford this tax cut to help hard-working families get ahead. I am confident that Senate Republicans will redouble our efforts and fight to include a middle-class tax cut in the upcoming state budget. “Let

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Rep. Brandtjen: Gov. Evers: Promises made, promises not kept

Rep. Brandtjen- (414) 915-8425 Madison- State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers veto of the middle class tax cut: “Governor Evers made a middle class tax cut one of his main campaign promises. Today he broke that promise. The legislature put a middle class tax cut on his desk and he choose to not sign the bill. He said he would support a middle class tax cut, he didn’t say he was going to punish job creators by eliminating incentives for manufacturers or redistribute wealth through a ‘refundable tax credit.’ Governor Evers has

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Evers vetoes GOP middle-class tax cut

Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a GOP bill to cut income taxes for the middle class, saying Republicans failed to provide a way to pay for the reduction and the proposal should be considered in the upcoming state budget. Evers’ veto, the first he’s issued since taking office, had been expected. He has regularly raised concerns about the GOP proposal and made clear in recent days that he planned to ve… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes Assembly Bill 4

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill 4 in its entirety and returned it to the Assembly. The bill would make modifications to the standard deduction under the individual income tax starting with tax years beginning after December 31, 2019. Governor Evers’ veto message for Assembly Bill 4 can be found here.

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Milwaukee County Treasurer Cullen: Looking for owners of unclaimed funds

Milwaukee County Treasurer David Cullen is asking for the assistance of Milwaukee County residents to help locate the owners of over $2.2 million in unclaimed funds. “The Treasurer’s Office has the job of finding the rightful owners of these funds and getting the money back to them,” Cullen explained. “The $2.2 million in unclaimed funds is a great deal of money, and it belongs to the people who could use the money to help make ends meet. We will continue to explore new ways to reach potential claimants with information about these unclaimed funds. I am asking for the assistance

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Rep. Vos: Statement on Gov. Evers’ veto of the middle class tax cut

Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Rep.Vos@legis.wi.gov Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed AB 4, the Middle Class Tax Cut. The legislation would have provided $340 million per year in tax relief. A typical family would have enjoyed $300 more in tax relief. “I expected

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Rep. Steineke: Statement on Evers’ veto of middle class tax cut

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement following Governor Evers vetoing the Middle Class Tax Cut legislation that Assembly Republicans introduced last month: “It’s disappointing to have Governor Evers put politics above policy. Our legislation accomplished his campaign promise

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Sen. Darling: Gov. Evers vetoes your tax cut

State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) 608-266-5830 Madison- After promising Wisconsin’s middle-class a 10% tax cut on the campaign trail, Governor Evers is refusing to help taxpayers by compromising with Republicans. On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a compromise plan that cut taxes using the state’s projected $2.4 billion surplus.

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WisGOP: Statement on Gov. Evers’ tax cut veto

Contact: Charles Nichols (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI] – Moments ago, Governor Tony Evers vetoed a Republican proposal to reduce taxes for the state’s middle class families. The bill would have used the existing budget surplus to fund a tax cut that would save the average taxpayer $170 a year. In

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Rep. Hintz: Applauds Sec. Carr addressing staffing shortage

Contact: Aaron Collins, 608-266-2254 MADISON – Today, at his confirmation hearing, Secretary-designee Kevin Carr addressed the looming staffing shortage crisis at Wisconsin correctional institutions. He specifically noted the pay discrepancy between Wisconsin and the rest of the Midwest region. Correctional officers in Wisconsin make $16.32 per hour and, based on

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Sen. Fitzgerald: Responds to Gov. Evers’ veto of middle-class tax cut

Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608)-266-5660 [Madison, WI] — Following Governor Evers’ veto of a middle-class tax cut, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald released the following statement: “Middle-class Wisconsinites deserve a tax break – it’s unfortunate that Governor Evers is telling them to wait their turn instead of lowering their taxes. With

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Rep. Brandtjen: Gov. Evers: Promises made, promises not kept

Rep. Brandtjen- (414) 915-8425 Madison- State Representative Janel Brandtjen (R- Menomonee Falls) issued the following statement regarding Governor Evers veto of the middle class tax cut: “Governor Evers made a middle class tax cut one of his main campaign promises. Today he broke that promise. The legislature put a middle

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Evers vetoes GOP middle-class tax cut

Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed a GOP bill to cut income taxes for the middle class, saying Republicans failed to provide a way to pay for the reduction and the proposal should be considered in the upcoming state budget. Evers’ veto, the first he’s issued since taking office, had been

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Gov. Evers: Vetoes Assembly Bill 4

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill 4 in its entirety and returned it to the Assembly. The bill would make modifications to the standard deduction under the individual income tax starting with tax years beginning after December 31, 2019. Governor Evers’ veto message

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