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The split on Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed half-cent local sales increase can be seen in the different reactions by the state’s business and government groups.
By AFP Wisconsin - Feb 5th, 2021 11:27 am MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today issued a statement following the passage of amended Assembly Bill 1 in the Assembly, and in anticipation of the Senate’s passage. The bill takes important steps to addressing challenges families are continuing to face as a result of COVID-19. AFP-WI State Director “We’re encouraged by these positive reforms included in Assembly Bill 1 that will make it easier for Wisconsinites to recover from the health and economic challenges stemming from COVID-19. ...
The calls for lawmakers to protect business owners across Wisconsin from a Paycheck Protection Program tax are growing louder. The stateâs largest business group, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, on Thursday said Gov. Tony Eversâ plan to place the Department of Revenue tax on PPP grants provided to the state is a $450 million surprise. âCongress never intended for these loans to be taxable. There is no evidence the state legislature did either,â WMCâs Cory Fish said. âPolicymakers should not allow DOR to âsleep walkâ into a tax increase that no one e...
MADISON, WI—Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today announced its endorsement of State Representative John Jagler running in the special election for State Senate District 13. Rep. Jagler earned the support of AFP-WI for his commitment to principled policy solutions to the greatest challenges Wisconsinites face. AFP-WI will leverage the full support of its grassroots to urge voters to support Rep. Jagler for State Senate, among utilizing other tactics. AFP-WI State Director “State Representative John Jagler is a fiscally responsible legislator who leads by principle and wit...