Taxes

Governor continues to press lawmakers for health plan

A portion of the savings to Vermont property taxpayers promised by Gov. Phil Scott's teacher health insurance proposal relies on changing the way teachers and their families use health care, administration officials said Monday.

Assembly Republican road-funding plan cuts, raises taxes

Assembly Republicans unveiled a complex and far-reaching road-funding proposal Thursday that would cut gas taxes in Wisconsin, apply the sales tax to fuel purchases, put a new fee on hybrid vehicles and lower income taxes with the goal of moving to a flat tax.

Lawmakers circulating bills targeting big box stores

Big box stores operating in Wisconsin, along with the state chamber of commerce, are fighting a pair of bills circulated Wednesday that are designed to result in the retailers paying more in property tax.