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Sen. Spreitzer introduces legislation to increase Wis. Homestead Tax Credit
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Mark Spreitzer - photo by 1st Lt. Joe Trovato

MADISON — The Homestead Tax Credit is one of the most effective ways to keep Wisconsinites in their homes, especially for those living on fixed incomes, like seniors. Despite providing direct tax relief to those who need it most, the Homestead Tax Credit has not been increased since 2010.

On Sept. 5, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) introduced legislation with Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee) to provide a much-needed increase to this important tax credit.

“I am proud to introduce this important legislation with Representative Bare today,” Senator Spreitzer said. “With rents and home prices rising, housing affordability is an increasing problem for people across Wisconsin. The Homestead Tax Credit helps Wisconsinites with low or fixed incomes stay in their homes, and this bill ensures that it will do so into the future.”

“At a time when we have the largest budget surplus in state history, we should be finding every way we can to provide targeted and meaningful tax relief,” Representative Bare said. “The Homestead Credit is one of our best tools to help Wisconsinites afford housing. By increasing

the maximum eligible household income under the credit to $35,000 a year, more Wisconsinites will become eligible for this credit, which is especially crucial for those with a low or fixed income who are struggling to stay in their home.”

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 51ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT’S FIRST RESPONDER AWARD

Rep. Todd Novak (Dodgeville) is accepting nominations for the 51st Assembly District’s 2023 First Responder Award.

Nominations could include a police officer or sheriff’s deputy, a firefighter, or any level of EMS provider (paramedic, EMT, first responder) and can be either a paid or volunteer public servant.

To have a local hero eligible, submit all nomination forms no later than Friday, Sept. 29. Nomination forms are available at RepNovak. com, by calling (608) 266-7502, or by emailing Rep.Novak@legis.wisconsin. gov. A first responder from within the Assembly district will then be selected in October and they will be invited to a Hometown Heroes recognition in the Assembly Chamber on October 17.