This week, the Legislature passed landmark legislation that provides significant investments in Wisconsin’s local governments. After months of negotiations, the state Legislature came to an agreement with Governor Evers on the specifics of the shared revenue aid package. Under the proposal, every municipality in the state would see an increase of at least 20% in state aid, with many communities seeing much higher increases. Other provisions of the bill include a 3-year pilot program to promote innovation and efficiency in services provided by local governments, $275 million in new aid funding for communities, and the elimination of the antiquated personal property tax.
Wisconsin’s local government bodies provide services necessary for the wellbeing of our communities and their residents. This new funding will provide vital resources to local leaders in charge of administering law enforcement, fire, EMS, public works, transportation, and other core services. I was proud to support this important bill on the floor of the Assembly!
The aid increases under this proposal are as follows: Allouez: 91.7%, Ashwaubenon:Â
Addressing Wisconsin’s Housing Shortage
I was proud to vote for workforce housing legislation on the floor of the Assembly. A series of bills that passed the chamber this week would provide real solutions for our state’s housing shortage. If you’re an employer, employee, or prospective-homeowner, these bills are a step in the right direction towards providing you with tools to succeed.
To read more about each bill, click the links below:
AB 39:Â Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit.
AB 264:Â Relating to: residential housing infrastructure revolving loan fund and revolving loan program.
AB 265:Â Relating to: a main street housing rehabilitation revolving loan fund and loan program.
AB 266:Â Relating to: judicial review of local governmental decisions related to certain land development, local approval of residential housing development, and amendment of zoning ordinances.
AB 267:Â Relating to: housing rehabilitation loans awarded by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.
AB 268:Â Relating to: commercial-to-housing conversion revolving loan fund and loan program.
Happy Birthday to the Stars and Stripes!
In case you missed it, June 14th was Flag Day! On June 14th, 1777, the Continental Congress made the Stars and Stripes the official flag of the United States. We now set aside this day to remember the significance of the flag and reflect on what it symbolizes for so many. Happy Flag Day!
Fun fact about the red, white and blue: Did you know the current American flag was designed by a 17 year-old for a high school project in 1958? His teacher gave him a B but later changed his grade to an A when President Eisenhower chose his design for our country’s new flag!
Contact Me
You can reach my office at (608) 237-9104, or email me at Rep.Steffen@legis.wisconsin.
