Madison – State Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing) today proudly voted “yes” on the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal (Assembly Bill 386) to deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. “I am proud to deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees,” Rep. Gustafson said after the proposal passed the Assembly on a 64 – 35 vote. “This will provide major tax-relief to everyone from the teacher at Neenah Joint School District, to the cashier at Kwik Trip, to my neighbors such as Harriet, Kay, and Tom, who spent decades contributing to the Fox Valley, and

Today State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package, which cuts taxes for Wisconsin’s middle class and retirees and requires legislative supermajorities to increase state tax rates “Governor Evers’ decision to veto a middle-class tax cut in the budget was an insult to Wisconsin families,” Representative Armstrong said.  “Unlike the Governor, Assembly Republicans believe that Wisconsin taxpayers know best how to spend their money.” Assembly Bill 386 cuts the individual income tax rate in the third tax bracket from 5.3% to 4.4%.  The third tax bracket covers households making

MADISON. Wis. – Today, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) announced that Legislative Republicans would be directly referring a redistricting bill to the Assembly Floor on Thursday. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) release the following statement:  “Legislative Republicans’ announcement today is an obvious attempt to distract from their efforts to impeach Justice Protasiewicz and undermine our democracy. No amount of hand waving will make the public forget the GOP is considering nullifying their votes and overriding the results of the last election. “We know that Legislative Republicans cannot be trusted with redistricting. This rushed effort, devoid of any time for

Madison, WI – Rep. Treig E. Pronschinske released the following statement succeeding the announcement of plans to vote on a bill that would implement Iowa-style non-partisan redistricting brought forth by Republican members of the Wisconsin State Assembly: “Today, my Republican colleagues and I introduced a bill that would rid this state of partisan redistricting and instead introduce non-partisan redistricting that would most closely resemble the Iowa model. “Governor Evers and his Democrat members have all loudly voiced their abundant support of this model in the past so we are hopeful this backing continues. This would take out the vitriol, hatred, and

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session to take up a Republican-led tax plan. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “Governor Evers provided a plan for meaningful tax relief for middle income families. This plan was rejected by Wisconsin Republicans, and instead, they released another tax plan that benefits higher earners, rather than families and workers that need it the most. “First, this GOP tax plan is unfair. To receive the average $700 tax cut, you must earn more than $100,000. 63% of Wisconsinites will receive just 30% of this proposed tax decrease.

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) joined his fellow colleagues in voting in favor of the “Returning Your Surplus” legislation, which would cut taxes for the middle class and retirees. “This legislation would have great benefits for the middle class and the retirees of Wisconsin,” said Rep. Green. “With the crippling economy plus the high tax burden in Wisconsin, this legislation will bring actual relief for the middle class and retirees.” The “Returning Your Surplus” legislation would create a tax-free retirement for retirees 67 years of age or older and would include individual filers up to $100,000 of retirement account

Madison, WI – Today, Rep Allen voted in favor of AB 386 and AJR 66 that would help lower taxes and keep them lower in order to help the average Wisconsinite. Think of Charles who works as an independent contractor working in ride-sharing. Charles works hard and has two kids. Unlike regular W2 workers, he has to pay both the employer and employee portions of social security and thus pays a higher effective tax rate than a similar W2 earner. AB 386 will now reduce his tax burden from 5.3% to 4.4% allowing him to invest more into his business

Madison – State Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) voted in favor of returning hard-earned money back to Wisconsin taxpayers. The Wisconsin Tax Overhaul bill, officially known as Assembly Bill 386, would reduce taxes by approximately $3 billion. The Wisconsin Tax Overhaul bill would drop the third tax bracket from 5.3% to 4.4%. The average tax filer would see a decrease of $772 per year. Additionally, the Wisconsin Tax Overhaul bill contains the tax-free retirement provisions. Individuals who are 67 and have $100,000 or less of retirement income would be exempt. The number increases to $150,000 for married-joint filers. Four states offer

MADISON –Today, State Representative Todd Novak (R – Dodgeville) and State Representative Travis Tranel (R-Cuba City) introduced a nonpartisan redistricting bill based on the “Iowa Model” in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Like the “Iowa Model,” this bill creates a nonpartisan redistricting commission to draw legislative maps in accordance with state and federal law, to be voted on by the legislature and signed into law by the governor. “We have long supported a nonpartisan redistricting approach,” said Rep. Tranel. “We have seen how well this model has worked in the State of Iowa and feel it could be equally effective here

MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the redistricting legislation announced today. “We live in a world where politics are extremely divisive. Today’s legislation is an opportunity to step forward into a united future for Wisconsin. This is about neither side playing political games and no longer pitting Madison and Milwaukee against the rest of the state,” said Rep. Macco. “I approach my work in the Legislature with a similar philosophy as I do in my businesses: the best idea wins. I do not care whether it is my idea, or their idea. This nonpartisan process

West Allis, Wisconsin – Nic Kelly, President of School Choice Wisconsin, issued the following statement after Wisconsin Legislative Democrats circulated a co-sponsorship memo and bill package seeking drastic and harmful changes to Wisconsin’s Parental Choice and Special Needs Scholarship Programs. “School Choice Wisconsin Action is disappointed that any legislator who has witnessed the positive impact of the choice program in Wisconsin for the past 30 years continues to perpetuate myths and mistruths about Wisconsin’s parental choice programs. “We remind legislators that public opinion shows strong, bipartisan support for education freedom across Wisconsin and encourage them to refrain from signing onto

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today blasted new legislation floated by Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature to interfere in Wisconsin’s elections by passing legislation that ensures Legislature-picked and Legislature-approved map drawers for the state’s redistricting process. Republicans, who just announced the effort in the last few hours and without having held a public hearing or any other public consideration, have indicated they intend to take up the legislation this week.   Republicans’ announcement today is just the latest in several years’ worth of efforts by Republicans to interfere in Wisconsin’s elections. Today, unable to usurp control of state elections or enact legislation making it harder for eligible voters to cast their ballots due to Gov. Evers’ broad,