Is this a trade?
Here's a link to the Dems' DHF offer.
Sen. Robson said the proposal is "a complete offer," and echoed a well-worn line from Rep. Huebsch.
"If you could remove a $15 billion tax increase, wouldn't you?" she asked.
"This is our offer, you can't pick and choose," she said.
Huebsch responded, "This is a trade? Is that what you're insinuating here?"
Robson responded that at the very minimum, the Dems will require that all children in the state are covered with health insurance, and all childless families are eligible for BadgerCare. To pay for it, she said, the Dems will insist on the proposed $1.25 per pack cigarette tax increase.
Huebsch said he will accept their withdrawal of Healthy Wisconsin. "But I am offering you nothing in return," he said.
Robson said in return for the removal of Healthy Wisconsin, the Dems seek some "concessions." If Republicans refuse to meet those concessions, "The whole world can see you don't want a budget," Robson said.
