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Mark Spreitzer: “Senate Republicans filled this deal with a lot of spending…”

Featuring: Mark Spreitzer, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 15

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UPFRONT: Defending 'no' votes amid tax relief deal fallout

Published | Video Starts at 10:37

… property taxes in a meaningful way and provides targeted relief to those who really need it while doing that in a sustainable way that works within our budget. And unfortunately, Senate Republicans filled this deal with a lot of spending that isn't targeted at the people who need it. that isn't really targeted at money our schools can spend. And that would create a nearly $3 billion deficit in our next budget. We simply can't afford to do that right now. (10:37–10:49)

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Asserts that the deal included spending not targeted at those in need.

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