Who wants to eliminate the State Treasurer and why?

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1. Republicans introduced it. They say that most duties have been taken over by other state agencies.

It sounds like a Republican power grab to me, so I voted “no” on my absentee ballot.



“Wisconsin voters will have the chance to eliminate the office of the state treasurer under a resolution approved Wednesday by the Assembly.

Vvoters will decide in the April 2018 election whether they want to amend the state constitution to scrap the office, which has been stripped of nearly all responsibilities and powers.

Constitutional amendments must be approved in two consecutive legislative sessions, then approved by voters.

The Assembly voted 68-31 on Wednesday to approve the proposal, introduced by Rep. Michael Schraa, R-Oshkosh. Reps. Joan Ballweg, R-Markesan, and Kathleen Bernier, R-Chippewa Falls, joined Democrats in opposing the resolution.”

http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/election-matters/bill-to-eliminate-wisconsin-state-treasurer-heads-to-voters/article_c118a455-bf71-59b9-9e6a-084ac327ea61.html

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2. Thanks. I just saw an ad.

Sounds like a Republican anti-government crusade.