Evers Wants to Increase Income Taxes by Over $1 Billion

By MacIverNews - April 7, 2021

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Overall, Gov. Evers’ budget would increase taxes by a billion dollars over the next two years. He would decrease taxes by $536.2 million in other areas. Fees would go up $17.16 million. Evers also believes he can squeeze another $78.03 million through “enhanced tax collections.” Read More Evers Wants to Increase Income Taxes by Over $1 Billion

MacIver News Minute – The Insatiable DOT

By MacIverNews - October 3, 2019

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On October 1st, Wisconsin drivers began paying an extra $200 million a year through higher vehicle fees. Don’t expect a thank you from the DOT though. DOT Secretary Craig Thompson, Gov. Tony Evers, and Wisconsin’s road lobbyists are still pushing for their gas tax hike. Read More MacIver News Minute – The Insatiable DOT

Hefty Transportation Funding Package A Bridge Too Far For Some Fiscal Hawks

By Matt Kittle - June 8, 2019

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By M.D. Kittle – Some Senate fiscal hawks say the $484 million revenue-increase package for the state Department of Transportation is too expensive and too thin on accountability for an agency in dire need of reform. Read More Hefty Transportation Funding Package A Bridge Too Far For Some Fiscal Hawks

Vos Taking Gas Tax Hike Off Table, Sources Say

By Matt Kittle - May 30, 2019

Assembly, Fees, Gas Tax, Republicans, Rob Hutton, Robin Vos, Senate, Tony Evers, Transportation

By M.D. Kittle – A gas tax hike now appears to be dead on arrival. Read More Vos Taking Gas Tax Hike Off Table, Sources Say

Transportation Task Force Considering “Dizzying” Number of Tax and Fee Hikes

By MacIverNews - February 1, 2019

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Gov. Ever’s Transportation Task Force will hold its second meeting on Monday to come up with recommendations on raising taxes and fees. Members were asked to review a “dizzying” number of options from DOT, and will be able to offer their own ideas. Some, like the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, couldn’t wait to pitch their ideas on where to raise taxes. Read More Transportation Task Force Considering “Dizzying” Number of Tax and Fee Hikes