Sen. Smith: Eau Claire lawmakers introduce premium assistance tax credit to protect affordable health coverage

Madison, Wis. — Today, Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire) and Rep. Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire) introduced legislation to create a state level Premium Assistance Individual Income Tax Credit to help Wisconsinites maintain access to affordable health coverage. "Health care affordability shouldn't depend on whether Congress acts," said Sen. Smith. "This legislation ensures that Wisconsin familie...