(The Center Square) – Local governments across Wisconsin could soon lose their ability to raise a tax without asking voters first.

Sen. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, this week introduced legislation to give voters a say on wheel taxes.

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“This doesn’t take away options from local governments, but it does require local officials to make their case directly to the people and ensures taxpayers have the final say at the ballot box,” Hutton said.

Wheel taxes are the name for fees that many cities and counties in Wisconsin charge as part of vehi

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