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Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.
Kevin, who is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, “INTERchange,” on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, in Franklin.
On sales taxes: The "New North" gets it
By Kevin Fischer
Tuesday, Jul 8 2008, 05:48 PM
Up in what they’re calling the “NEW North” region of the state, some smart marketing guru’s are trying to take advantage of the fact that Chicago has the highest sales taxes in America.
Compare that to our foolish strategy in Milwaukee County of trying to send people away by INCREASING our sales tax.
