The Committee of Five—John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman—was appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago today.
Jefferson's draft of the document is here at the Library, and will be featured in a new exhibition opening July 3.
A majority of Wisconsin employers (71 percent) support eliminating the state’s personal income tax, with 46 percent saying they “strongly support” it. Only 14 percent of respondents opposed eliminating the state’s income tax.
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NEW: A staggering 71 percent of Wisconsin employers report an increase in their property tax bill for owned or leased commercial property over the past year.
"We’re already among the highest-taxed states in the nation, with top-10 individual and property tax burdens and a top-12 corporate tax burden,” said @Kurt_R_Bauer. “Property taxes are a punishing fixed cost, owed whether a business is just starting out, expanding, or struggling. With Governor Evers’ 400-year autopilot increase, Wisconsin is on track to climb even higher.”
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And WI could leapfrog even higher at 17.70% (see AB 1209)! This would stifle small businesses & harm WI workers. Other states are cutting their income taxes & even working to eliminate them. WI can’t afford to fall behind as other states prosper. We must move FORWARD, not ⏪⏪⏪
5 states with the highest top marginal individual income tax rates:
1. California (13.3%)
2. Hawaii (11%)
3. New York (10.9%)
4. New Jersey (10.75%)
5. District of Columbia (10.75%)
🚨BREAKING: WMC wins appeal in Kaul’s 18-Month open records delay.
“The court made clear that government agencies cannot avoid transparency by dragging their feet after receiving a request for public records.”
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"Deal with it." Governor Evers says your 400-year property tax increase is here to stay, doubling down on dumb and vetoing my bill to undo it. Thankfully, my bill passed for a constitutional amendment this fall, which lets you decide if future governors can use the partial veto pen to raise your taxes.
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We're thrilled to announce Jack Link as the newest inductee of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
Congratulations, Jack, on this well‑deserved recognition - and thank you for your enduring impact on Wisconsin manufacturing, community, and culture.
@1stBusinessBank@JackLinks
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“WMC is a major proponent of tax relief for Wisconsin families and businesses, but Governor Evers’ actions, as it relates to property taxes, speak louder than his words. If Governor Evers is serious about tax relief, the obvious solution is to repeal his highly dubious 400-year autopilot tax increase.” - @ManleyWMC
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On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivers his famous Gettysburg Address. The president's critics initially dismiss the 90-second speech as "ludicrous" and "silly." It will later be held up as the most brilliant piece of oratory in U.S. history.
before 1913, the US *didn't* have an income tax
the argument for passing it was "only the rich will pay, and only 1%"
the revenue became heroin for government spending
so income tax quickly expanded to 100% of families and a much larger fraction of income
there's a lesson here
After Governor Gavin Newsom claimed California is the top manufacturing state, WMC's Scott Manley joined the Vicki McKenna Show to set the record straight.
"We have more than twice as many manufacturing jobs per capita as California." https://t.co/lBH46vkQNX
Manufacturing plays a significant role in Wisconsin's economy, accounting for just under 20% of the state's GDP. We're proud to celebrate the heritage, success, and future of this top industry during #ManufacturingMonth.