Brewers lose, no free burgers

Onalaska wheel tax

Federal road funding bill

Wheel tax and transportation funding talk with Adam Hoffer, director of excise tax policy at Tax Foundation, in the WIZM studio.

Most of the La Crosse Talk conversation hovered around the Onalaska city council recently passing a $25 wheel tax but not for what those fees typically go toward.

That led to a discussion about Congress having to pass a federal transportation bill that could see the status quo — a gas tax — or a shift in how road funding happens. Will a gas tax be eliminated for something like a per-mileage fee or some other way to raise revenue? 

We also talked about the Milwaukee-based restaurant George Webb escaping having to dish out what could have been over 200,000 free hamburgers had the Brewers won their 12th consecutive game last week. It comes at a time when hamburger prices are sky high.

Wheel tax and transportation funding talk with Adam Hoffer, director of excise tax policy at Tax Foundation, in the WIZM studio.
Most of the La Crosse Talk conversation hovered around the Onalaska city council recently passing a $25 wheel tax but not for what those fees typically go toward.
That led to a discussion about Congress having to pass a federal transportation bill that could see the status quo &mdash; a gas tax &mdash; or a shift in how road funding happens. Will a gas tax be eliminated for something like a per-mileage fee or some other way to raise revenue?&nbsp;
We also talked about the Milwaukee-based restaurant George Webb escaping having to dish out what could have been over 200,000 free hamburgers had the Brewers won their 12th consecutive game last week. It comes at a time when hamburger prices are sky high.

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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.