Racine Lawmakers Discuss Using State Surplus to Cut Property Taxes, Boost School Funding

Racine lawmakers discuss using state surplus to cut property taxes, boost school funding

Democratic State Reps. Greta Neubauer (second from left) and Angelina Cruz (not pictured) hold a discussion in Racine Wednesday about a proposal from Cruz and and state Rep. Christian Phelps to more fully fund public education. (Photo by Grant Ritchey/Racine County Eye. Photo republished by permission. Not available for republication.)This report is republished by agreement with the Racine County Eye, where it originally appeared. Democratic Sta…

Cruz and Phelps introduce plan to use state surplus to cut property taxes, boost school funding

RACINE, WI – Democrat state Rep. Angelina Cruz (Racine) and Christian Phelps (Eau Claire) are proposing a new plan aimed at lowering property taxes while increasing funding for public schools by using a portion of the state’s budget surplus. Cruz hosted a media roundtable on Wednesday, March 25, alongside State Rep. Great Neaubauer, during which they talked about the plan with the superintendents, school board presidents, and parents from Racine…