Crowley and Tiffany Clash in Wisconsin Governor Debate

David Crowley and Tom Tiffany presented contrasting proposals on taxes, abortion, immigration and data centers during the only scheduled debate of Wisconsin’s governor’s race, held at Marquette University in Milwaukee. The candidates also discussed child care, marijuana, education and election security in the hourlong event, which had no in-person audience. Tiffany, a Republican U.S. representative, said he would return Wisconsin’s projected budget surplus of nearly $3 billion to taxpayers through permanent tax cuts. His proposals included a 10% income-tax reduction for working families earning less than $150,000, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, and reducing property taxes. Crowley, the Democratic Milwaukee County executive, argued for using budget resources to ease family costs and support public schools, child care, affordable housing, clean water, roads and local infrastructure. The candidates differed over whether Tiffany’s tax plan could preserve funding for public services. On data centers, both candidates supported local control and opposed public subsidies, but described different safeguards. Crowley said communities should decide whether to host projects and...