Barnes paid no income tax, was on BadgerCare in 2018

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes paid no income tax in 2018 and was on BadgerCare as he was running for lieutenant governor.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday that Barnes didn’t file a state or federal income tax return that year.

Barnes was on the state’s Medicaid program BadgerCare Plus for his health insurance in 2018, but did not receive food stamps or unemployment compensation.

His campaign said Barnes tapped personal savings, including family money from an estate sale, to purchase two condos that year.

I’ve been on BadgerCare, and I’ve seen how critical it is for working people.

I believe everyone should have access to quality health care.

But here’s the problem:

Wisconsin is one of only 12 states that have failed to expand Medicaid, all because of GOP obstruction.
— Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) September 17, 2021