Statement on Budget

MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement about tonight’s budget vote:

“During my time as an elected official, I have been honored to champion many tax cuts that have sought to return every tax dollar possible to the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin. Most recently the Republican-led legislature on at least three separate occasions presented proposals that would have provided important income tax relief to the citizens of this great state. Unfortunately, these proposals were vetoed by Governor Evers.” 

“This budget now seeks to leverage those vetoes to hide the 12% increase in spending the Governor required in this budget and the $1.2 billion deficit this budget creates, putting Wisconsin families in a worse spot for the future. I applaud my GOP colleagues who fought hard to curtail the Governor’s spending appetite. 

“In a time of economic uncertainty, when our spending decisions warrant further restraint and discernment, we need a budget that creates proper spending priorities and puts taxpayers first.  

“I continue to stand ready to work to reduce the tax burden on Wisconsin citizens and small businesses. We can never lose sight of the fact the more money taxpayers keep, the more prosperous our state is.”