Sales Tax Holiday On School Supplies
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 -- 8:56 AM
You just might get a little help with back-to-school shopping next year.During appearances today in Green Bay and Milwaukee, Gov. Scott Walker will announce a sales tax holiday on school supplies that he will propose in his 2017-'19 budget bill in February.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinal reports that the proposal will need legislative approval, but Assembly Republicans were already set to push for a similar proposal in a separate event earlier scheduled for today.
Among the eligible items are school supplies, including computers, as well as clothing. The governor’s spokesman, Tom Evenson said the governor will provide more details.
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