Tax collections are projected to rise sharply in Wisconsin, giving the state government an unexpected windfall. What can they do with the money—and what should they do?
The Wisconsin Policy Forum recently released a report about this called “A Golden Opportunity for Wisconsin.” In it, they write that Wisconsin has a “once-in-a-generation chance to address some of its most longstanding challenges” and urge state leaders to overcome partisan divides and put the money to good use.
First up today, we talk with Jason Stein from the Wisconsin Policy Forum to learn more about the opportunities afforded by this newfound revenue.
After that, Matt Rothschild from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign discusses the recent spate of voter suppression bills proposed by the Wisconsin state legislature—what they are, what they could mean for voter access, and why business and faith leaders are uniting to voice their opposition.
