In 1965, the Wisconsin legislature passed the Wild Rivers Act to protect the state’s waterways, and the movement quickly spread nationwide. We discuss how the legislation affects our state today. We also learn all about cooking and enjoying Persian food, and talk to a lawmaker who wants to do away with Wisconsin’s alternative minimum tax.
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GOP Lawmaker Proposes Repeal Of Wisconsin's Alternative Minimum Tax
Representative Dale Kooyenga, vice chairman of the state’s budget writing committee, is looking to put an end to Wisconsin’s alternative minimum tax.
The tax is charged to filers with large amounts of deductions or exclusions and makes sure they pay a minimum amount of income tax. It largely applies to people making between 200 and 500 thousand dollars a year. In fact, more than 20,000 of the close to 28,000 people who pay the tax make that much money, according to the fiscal bureau.
Democrats have characterized the move as a proposed tax cut for the rich, but Republicans argue it would simplify the tax code and help the middle class.
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Celebrating 50 Years Of Wisconsin Wild Rivers
50 years ago, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed the Wild Rivers Act, in an effort to preserve some of the state’s pristine waterways. An environmentalist discusses the impact this legislation has had, and what the state’s ‘wild rivers’ mean to residents and non-residents alike.
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Exploring Persian Food
In today’s Food Friday, we explore the history, spices, and flavor profile of Perisan food.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Dale Kooyenga Guest
- Mark Peterson Guest
- Laila Borokhim Guest
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