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GET ME REWRITE: Once again, Wisconsin GOP shits on its #1 principle

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These 16 GOP Assembly and 6 GOP Senate hypocrites ARE NOT representatives of a government that is closest to the people. Only voters could approve new wheel taxes under GOP bill .  (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 6/13/2019) Data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation show that 25 municipalities and 11 counties currently collect the local vehicle registration fee. The fee ranges anywhere from $10 to $30, and the average price of the fee in Wisconsin is just under $20. Curt Witynski, deputy director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, called the legislation a “classic interference with local decision making.” 4/28/2019 update , "Your Wisconsin wheel tax update starts here", starts here. It's spreading like wildfire! 25 municipalities and 10 counties 2/25/2019 update, "In less than 3 years, the number of Wisconsin municipalities and counties collecting a vehicle registration fee has more than doubled", starts here. Source:  Wisconsin Department of...