State Senator Introducing Bill Directing Lottery Jackpot for Road Projects

A Democratic state senator is introducing a bill that would dedicate Wisconsin’s share of the 768-million-dollar Powerball jackpot to road improvement projects.  Senator Tim Carpenter of Milwaukee said, “when the state collects its income taxes for this win, I want it to be directed to funding Local Road Aids.”  The Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates that if the winner takes the 477-million-dollar cash option, that would be a 36-and-a-million-dollar windfall for Wisconsin.  Carter says the sudden influx of money could be used for an issue we all care about without the need for increased taxes.

Source: WRJC.com

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