Candidates Agree Wisconsin’s Next Governor Faces an Affordability Crisis

Wisconsin’s governor’s race is becoming a battle over one question: how do you make life more affordable without putting an even bigger burden on taxpayers? Candidates are pitching plans to address property taxes, gas prices, healthcare, childcare, energy costs and income taxes as Wisconsin voters choose their nominees. Some candidates are calling for tax cuts and lower energy costs. Others are proposing expanded government programs and new ways to fund childcare and healthcare. One proposal would use marijuana tax revenue to help pay for expanded childcare assistance. Meanwhile, Minnesota voters are also choosing nominees in major races, including the governor’s race and several competitive congressional contests. We break down the candidates, their economic proposals and what their plans could mean for taxpayers and household budgets. Follow The States for daily coverage of taxes, government spending, elections, state economies and the policies affecting your money.