Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here.
More Wisconsinites are working than ever before, but paychecks today aren’t going nearly as far as they used to.
I’m really concerned President Trump’s 25 percent tariff tax will not only hurt our farmers, ag industries, and our economy but it will cause prices to go up on everything from gas to groceries and make it even harder for Wisconsinites to make ends meet.
Wisconsinites need a leg up to be able to finally get ahead—on utility bills, on child care costs, on groceries, medication, and doctor visits, and everything in between. And we’ve got a plan just to do that.
My plan will provide nearly $2 billion in tax relief through efforts to lower property taxes, eliminate the sales tax on several everyday expenses, and cut income taxes for middle-class Wisconsinites, including homeowners, renters, veterans, and seniors.
First, my plan holds the line on property taxes by making meaningful investments in our K-12 schools and creating a new incentive for local governments to freeze their local property taxes.
If local governments agree not to raise local property taxes, they’ll get a direct payment from the state, ensuring that they can still afford to pay for local needs without property taxes going up.
And we can do more! I’m proposing to eliminate the sales tax on electricity and gas for Wisconsin homes.
Let’s also make sure Wisconsinites can keep more money in their pockets. I’m proposing to nearly double Wisconsin’s personal income tax exemption. That means Wisconsinites will pay no income taxes on the first $1,200 they earn, period.
And let’s work together to eliminate the tax on cash tips.
And by building upon our Homestead Tax Credit, my new Property Tax and Rent Rebate will provide nearly $150 million in tax relief for about 165,000 homeowners and renters across our state.
I’m asking Republicans and Democrats to work together to pass my comprehensive plan to lower everyday, out-of-pocket costs for working families.
So, let’s get this done, folks!
