Madison, WI– State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Evers released 23 vetoes:
“No tax on tips. No tax on overtime. Repealing a 400-year tax increase. What do all 3 of these bills have in common? Governor Evers just vetoed all 3, along with 22 other bills. While Wisconsin families are tightening their belts, Governor Evers is tightening his grip on your paycheck. It’s clear: Wisconsin Democrats want more of your money, and they’re proving it.
“Senate Bill 36, “No Tax on Tips”, would have eliminated the state income tax on tips. For tens of thousands of Wisconsinites, this would have meant more money in their pockets. And here’s the kicker: the Governor actually included this idea in his own budget last year, only to veto it now. That’s political games, at your expense.
“Under Assembly Bill 461, “No Tax on Overtime Pay”, your first $12,500 of overtime pay would not have been taxed. At a time when we have shortages in nearly every sector of our workforce, this bill would’ve rewarded and encouraged hard work. Instead, the governor chose to punish the hardworking people who keep our state running.
“Senate Bill 389 would have repealed Governor Evers’ widely-criticized “400-year veto”. This egregious abuse of his veto pen locked in higher property taxes for generations to come. Property taxes are rising rapidly and instead of addressing the problem, the Governor chose to protect the political stunt that caused the problem, leaving taxpayers on the hook.
“Governor Evers had 3 chances to lower taxes and help combat the affordability crisis, and he vetoed all 3. And what’s more, if these vetoes were something to be proud of, they wouldn’t have been buried on Good Friday afternoon, heading into a holiday weekend.
“Wisconsin moves forward when we support our workforce. Legislative Republicans will continue to protect your paycheck and allow you to keep more of your hard-earned money.”
