MADISON, Wis – Today, Rep. Arney is proud to stand with Senator LaTonya Johnson and the Legislative Democrats to introduce the Lowering Costs, Improving Lives legislative package. We are introducing three bills to help families across Wisconsin. These bills will cut the cost of grocery bills for families with school aged children, reduce the property tax burden for low-income renters and homeowners, and decrease prescription drug prices.
Representative Margaret Arney (Wauwatoa/West Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the bill package:
When knocking doors before the 2024 election, one thing was clear- Wisconsin workers are in need of some relief from unrelenting bills. Whether it’s their tax bill, their grocery bill, or their health bills, costs are adding up for Wisconsinites. As legislators, we have to meet people where they are and address the concerns of their everyday lives. And today, Wisconsin Democrats are delivering.
Our Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package will help people in every corner of our state with their cost of living by focusing on three areas- prescription drug costs, grocery bills, and housing costs for low-income residents and seniors.
The Less for Rx bill will lower the cost of prescription drugs in Wisconsin by capping costs and setting drug affordability targets, among other cost cutting measures. Nobody should have to worry about being able to afford life-saving medication or having to skip a dose to make a prescription last a little bit longer.
Expanding the Homestead Tax Credit is a must for low-income Wisconsinites and seniors who are on a fixed income. It will allow more people to remain in their homes and make life more affordable for many in the state.
The Healthy School Meals for All bill will help provide every student with nutritious meals at school, which will help working parents save more of their hard-earned money. This bill could save the average family $154 a month per child, or more than $1800 per school year.
The Lowering Costs, Improving Lives package provides financial relief for Wisconsin residents and improves the lives of everyone around our state. The goal of Legislative Democrats is to ensure that everyone in Wisconsin has the economic security to thrive, and this bill package is just the first step.