The Wisconsin Senate failed to pass a deal on Wednesday that would have invested hundreds of millions of dollars into education while giving families tax relief. The proposal, announced by Gov. Evers, Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), and Wisconsin State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), on Monday would have invested over $600 million in Wisconsin’s K-12 schools. Evers said this would have invested over $300 million in general school aids, provided tens of millions of dollars in statewide property tax relief through Wisconsin Technical College System aid; made direct payments to Wisconsin’s working families who are struggling to keep up with rising costs; and eliminated state income tax on tipped and overtime income. The deal made it through the Assembly. Rep Tranel released this statement after the proposal passed the Assembly
The bill failed in the Senate on a 15-18 vote. Senator Howard Marklein voted in favor of the bill.
