Tax and Budget Talks Starting at the Capitol

Thursday, April 24th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Tax and budget talks are getting off the ground at the Capitol.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Democratic Governor Tony Evers said Tuesday that he’s had meetings with Republican legislative leaders and staff. Evers said his goal would be to have work completed this summer, but “the Legislature seems a little slow this time around.”

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos believes the governor realizes that there will not be new spending without a reduction in taxes, while Republicans understand that they’re not going to ever get a tax cut if they don’t talk with the governor and see where his priorities are.

Republicans prefer passing a tax package before moving on to the budget, while Evers wants any cuts to be part of the overall budget. Evers and Republicans have a roughly $4.3 million dollar surplus to work with.

Evers said he won’t make a decision regarding a possible third term until after the budget is finished.

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