Jun 13, 2019
The Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Madison.
Posted at 3:40 p.m. on June 13, 2019
The Brillion News
MADISON – In the final day of Joint Finance Committee action
on the budget, the Republican majority on Thursday, June 13, delivered a
package that cuts taxes by over $500 million, but is drawing criticism from
Democrats.
After spending months in discussions
with community leaders, students, families and seniors, Governor Tony Evers
crafted what he called “The People’s Budget,” but Democrats said the
Republicans dismantled it, cutting massive increases in school spending,
special education and Medicaid.
The GOP said the budget package
they passed in committee is centered on a $300 million income tax cut that will
be aimed at the middle class, while also providing nearly $60 million in
property tax relief.
The action today (June 13) has
ended the Joint Finance Committee’s action on the budget.
The final bill that will be
sent to both houses of the legislature contains an over $500 million increase
for schools, over $1.6 billion to improve access to health care without
expanding Medicaid welfare, and nearly $400 million in new funds for
transportation.
~ Sources: Republican and Democratic
party press advisories