Gov. Evers signs state budget with one of largest tax cuts in state history (makes UWGB stop)

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Gov. Tony Evers has signed the $87 billion state budget passed by the legislature that includes a large tax cut for the middle class.The governor made a number of stops across the state, starting with a visit to Cumberland Elementary School in Whitefish Bay where he signed the 2021-2023 spending plan, which includes a 10 percent tax cut for the middle class and $2 billion in tax relief. The governor said his signing of this budget represents leadership. “I made a promise when I ran for governor—I promised I would cut taxes for middle-class families by 10 percent. Today, I am keeping my word,” Gov. Evers said. “This morning, I’m providing more than $2 billion in tax relief and cutting taxes for middle-class families at a time when our economy and families need it most.”

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The governor traveled to Green Bay to tout the budget at the University of Wisconsin’s Cofrin Library. The governor toured the aging building this year. The Joint Finance Committee approved $96 million in funding to replace the library. As Action 2 News previously reported, a feasibility study done in 2020 found renovation wouldn’t be cost effective.

A new building would be four to five stories tall and include a “new technology hub,” including Cofrin Library programs.

The governor was asked whether the county or the state will pay to replace a 911 tower on top of the existing building.

“We don’t know the answer to that right now. Considering this is a $96 million project and it’s going to take a couple years, we’ve got some time to figure that out.”

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