Evers casts doubt on Fitzgerald's call for new tax cuts
Gov. Tony Evers cast doubt on a call from Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald for a new round of tax cuts, saying it was a politically motivated suggestion as the Juneau Republican launches his campaign for the 5th CD.
Fitzgerald said on “UpFront” he’d like to pass another tax cut if January revenue estimates come in higher than previously expected.
Speaking at a WisPolitics.com luncheon Tuesday, Evers said he’d consider such a proposal if it crossed his desk. But he said some things “give me pause” and he’d prefer to put aside any additional revenue in case the economy takes a downturn.
“A one-time increase in revenue cannot in perpetuity fund a tax cut. That’s not the way money works,” Evers said.
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