Lawmakers Push for Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Two Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin, Brad Pfaff and Jenna Jacobson, have introduced a proposal for a tax-free shopping period.

The period would be in August to help families save on back-to-school expenses.

The bill would create a three-day sales tax holiday, aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents purchasing school supplies.

Currently, 17 states, including Iowa and Massachusetts, offer similar tax breaks. Lawmakers note that the average cost of school supplies per student is around $144.