EPISODE · Aug 9, 2024 · 8 MIN
Transportation Utility Fees in Wisconsin May Be in Danger After Court Decision
from Wisconsin in Focus · host America's Talking Network
Local governments across Wisconsin may be looking to raise taxes now that their transportation fees are in legal limbo. The Wisconsin Supreme Court denied a petition from the Village of Pewaukee to hear its case that sought to save its transportation fee. Pewaukee, like many local governments across the state, turned to a transportation utility fee to raise money for local road projects. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce sued, arguing the fee is nothing more than a tax by another name, and Pewaukee exceeded its taxing authority by charging the fee.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/article_69c3ebc0-5355-11ef-92ca-db64382136f4.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Local governments across Wisconsin may be looking to raise taxes now that their transportation fees are in legal limbo. The Wisconsin Supreme Court denied a petition from the Village of Pewaukee to hear its case that sought to save its transportation fee. Pewaukee, like many local governments across the state, turned to a transportation utility fee to raise money for local road projects. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce sued, arguing the fee is nothing more than a tax by another name, and Pewaukee exceeded its taxing authority by charging the fee.
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