Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Act 10 and Minimum Wage Ahead of Election Day
As Labor Day marks the final stretch before Election Day, Wisconsin's gubernatorial candidates, Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley, are intensifying their campaigns, focusing on key issues such as Act 10 and the minimum wage. Both candidates engaged with voters at Labor Day festivals, with Crowley participating in Milwaukee's LaborFest parade and Tiffany visiting the St. Martin’s Day Fair in Franklin. A central point of contention is Act 10, a law that imposed restrictions on governmental worker unions, limiting wage negotiations to inflation levels (with exceptions for police and fire unions) and increasing worker contributions to pensions and healthcare. Democrats, represented by Crowley, advocate for repealing the law, arguing it harms union workers. Republicans, including Tiffany, defend Act 10, asserting it has saved taxpayers billions of dollars annually. Another significant debate revolves around the minimum wage, currently set at $7.25 in Wisconsin. Crowley proposes an immediate incr... 
