Tiffany opposes tax deal between GOP leaders, Evers

(The Center Square) – The Republican running for governor in Wisconsin is at odds with top Republicans in the state legislature over a $1.8 billion tax relief plan being offered by the governor.

Tom Tiffany said during an interview on News Talk 1130 WISN on Tuesday that he would not vote for the package that would send $600 million more to schools in the state, in exchange for no taxes on tips or overtime, and direct refund checks to taxpayers across the state.

“I would not vote for it,” Tiffany said.

He blamed Gov. Tony Evers for offering Republicans a bad deal.

“He could have put in here the repeal of the 400-year property tax increase, and he did not,” Tiffany added. “All he wanted in there for the relief was a ‘sugar high’ for a year.”

Tiffany’s comments add an extra complication for Republican lawmakers, some of whom have already said they will not vote for the plan.

Both the State Senate and State Assembly are set to vote on the compromise, and Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August ...