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Governor Signs Armstrong Tax Credit Bill
Madison, WI – Following the recent conclusion of the 2023-2024 legislative session, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a number of bills into law, including Assembly Bill 627 – now Act 143 – which State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) introduced.Act 143 makes a number of changes to Wisconsin’s Business Development Tax Credit (BDTC) program, which currently focuses on job creation. Perhaps the most notable change is that Act 143 shifts the BDTC’s focus to job retention and capital investment."Many Wisconsin employers are still having problems recruiting employees to fill...
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Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Amendment Prohibiting Government Discrimination
The Wisconsin State Assembly has passed a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at prohibiting government entities from engaging in discriminatory practices against protected groups. State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) joined his Republican colleagues in supporting this important antidiscrimination measure.Representative Armstrong explained the essence of the amendment, stating, "Assembly Joint Resolution 109 is very simple. Government entities may not discriminate against or give preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin...
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Armstrong Votes to Return $2.1 Billion to Wisconsin Taxpayers
The Wisconsin State Assembly has voted in favor of returning $2.1 billion of Wisconsin's budget surplus back to taxpayers. State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) supported each proposal in the four-bill package."Wisconsin enjoys a budget surplus thanks to responsible, conservative budgeting," Representative Armstrong stated. He further added, "If Governor Evers had had his way with the last two state budgets, there would be no surplus. In fact, taxes would have had to go up to fund his spending sprees. Republicans know that surpluses happen when governments tax you too...
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Armstrong Responds to Evers Veto
Madison, WI - Governor Tony Evers has vetoed Special Session Senate Bill 1, a significant workforce legislation that aimed to benefit Wisconsin's middle class. The bill included tax cuts, an expansion of the childcare tax credit, occupational licensure system reforms, and crucial changes to the unemployment insurance system.State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) expressed his disappointment with the Governor's decision, stating, "I am very disappointed to learn of Governor Evers' veto of the $2 billion middle-class tax cut passed by the Legislature. This reinforces the...
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Armstrong Votes for Workforce Package
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Assembly met in a special session on November 14th and unanimously passed a historic workforce package aimed at benefiting Wisconsin's middle class. The package includes tax cuts, an expansion of the childcare tax credit, streamlined occupational licensure, and important reforms to the unemployment insurance system.State Representative Dave Armstrong, a Republican from Rice Lake, expressed his support for the legislation, stating, "Legislative Republicans have consistently fought for lower taxes and welfare reform, and Governor Evers has just...