Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock

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Wisconsin Budget: Tax on Wealthy Helps Other States Grow
Wisconsin Budget

Tax on Wealthy Helps Other States Grow

8 states used tax on millionaires to fund state programs, saw economy grow faster.

Wisconsin Budget: State Drops to 25th in Taxes, Fees
Wisconsin Budget

State Drops to 25th in Taxes, Fees

Drop since 2000, when Wisconsin ranked as 11th highest state.

Wisconsin Budget: Trump’s Massive Cost Shift to States
Wisconsin Budget

Trump’s Massive Cost Shift to States

Under his budget state loses billions for health care, food stamps, schools.

Wisconsin Budget: State Near Average In Taxes, Spending
Wisconsin Budget

State Near Average In Taxes, Spending

24th in taxes and fees, 25th in spending, latest data shows.

Wisconsin Budget: Walker’s Next Budget
Wisconsin Budget

Walker’s Next Budget

It won't have higher gas taxes for roads, but might have more support for K-12 schools.

Wisconsin Budget: Impact of Walker Skipping Debt Payment
Wisconsin Budget

Impact of Walker Skipping Debt Payment

Pushes state costs into future, shows need for better budget planning.

Wisconsin Not High in Taxes, Spending

Wisconsin Not High in Taxes, Spending

Ranks 25th in spending and 21st in taxes and fees per capita.