Rep. Donovan: Taxpayers and retirees need relief now

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the press conference announcing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. This legislation seeks to return citizen’s money during a time when Wisconsinites need every dollar. If passed, the middle class would see a nearly $3 billion tax cut. “Wisconsin’s middle class is in a bind,” said Rep….

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Playing Up Unemployment Numbers in Wisconsin

Over the weekend the Wisconsin State Journal’s Matthew DeFour asked for my thoughts on how Wisconsin’s declining unemployment numbers might impact upcoming elections. Republican strategist Brian Fraley said for many voters trying to gauge how the broader economy is doing, the unemployment rate provides an easily understood statistic similar to the Dow Jones industrial average:…

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Rep. Rozar: Praises “Returning Your Surplus” proposal

Madison — Today, Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) joined fellow Assembly Republicans from around Wisconsin to introduce the “Returning Your Surplus” legislative package. Governor Tony Evers, through the line item veto process, removed a middle class tax cut from the biennial state budget. Assembly Republicans have now introduced a proposal to cut the state’s tax burden by…

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Rep. Macco: It’s time to give your surplus back

MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the Republican-led “Returning Your Surplus” proposal in the Assembly. The package is estimated to cut Wisconsinites’ tax burden by over $2.9 billion, with the average filer seeing a savings of $772. “Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans announced our plan to bring much-needed tax relief…

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