Owen Robinson: Wisconsin’s shifting tax burden

The decade-long effort by Republicans has resulted in a systemic shift of the tax burden from individual income and property taxes to consumption and corporate taxes. This has also resulted in record tax collections and annual state budget surpluses.

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Republicans push amendment to overhaul bail

Republicans at a joint hearing touted a proposed constitutional amendment on bail as a way to promote public safety, while Dems argued the measure would prioritize the wealthy and wouldn’t fix issues in the pretrial system.

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Owen Robinson: Wisconsin’s shifting tax burden

The decade-long effort by Republicans has resulted in a systemic shift of the tax burden from individual income and property taxes to consumption and corporate taxes. This has also resulted in record tax collections and annual state budget surpluses.

Read More »

Republicans push amendment to overhaul bail

Republicans at a joint hearing touted a proposed constitutional amendment on bail as a way to promote public safety, while Dems argued the measure would prioritize the wealthy and wouldn’t fix issues in the pretrial system.

Read More »