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  1. Crowley vs. Tiffany for Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nomination
  2. Tom Tiffany is facing his opponent in the general election campaign in Wisconsin.
  3. Tom Tiffany used the election cycle to criticize existing state policies in Wisconsin.
  4. Tom Tiffany campaigned in Altoona, Wisconsin, discussing state tax and utility issues.

Tom Tiffany proposes eliminating Wisconsin personal income tax

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 14
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What happened

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Tom Tiffany, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, proposed eliminating the personal income tax during a campaign stop in late September. A conservative think tank stated that eliminating the income tax would likely necessitate the highest sales tax rate in the country.

From wrjn.com

Why it matters

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Experts indicate that eliminating the income tax would create a budget deficit of roughly $9 billion and would require either dramatic spending cuts for public services or a significant increase in the sales tax. The state budget currently relies on income, property, and sales taxes.

Tom Tiffany has used the election cycle to criticize existing state policies in Wisconsin while campaigning in Altoona, Wisconsin.

From wrjn.com

Who's involved

  • Tom TiffanyRepublican candidate for Wisconsin governor who advocates for tax elimination
  • WisconsinState where Tom Tiffany is running for governor and proposing tax changes

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesSpeculative

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources might face reduced funding due to state revenue reduction and required spending cuts.

  • University of WisconsinSpeculative

    University of Wisconsin might face reduced state funding due to revenue reduction.

  • Wisconsin Department of JusticeSpeculative

    Wisconsin Department of Justice might see funding reduced due to state revenue reduction and required spending cuts.

  • Dane CountySpeculative

    Residents in Dane County might face higher consumer costs due to required sales tax increases.

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