Wisconsin Surplus Surprises Lawmakers | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin’s budget surplus just ballooned to nearly $3 billion—way more than expected—thanks to a surprise surge in tax revenue, leaving lawmakers scrambling to rethink their tax relief plans. After last year’s failed Senate vote on a school-focused tax cut package, some Republicans are now pushing to revive it, especially with 80% of voters supporting the idea. The state collected $23 billion this year, up 3.4% from last year and 2% over projections, proving the economy is holding strong. With key negotiators retiring ahead of the election, the future of this windfall—and how it’s spent—is now up for grabs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b23bac0993910007