Statewide Property Taxes Rising 1.8%
Schools have lowest increase, municipalities highest increase this year.
Dec 29th, 2017
22 Counties Trail State in Job Growth
They lack access to major highways, universities, and high-speed internet
Oct 11th, 2017
Local Government Finances Are Stable
Survey show most in better shape than last year. But schools are a big concern.
Sep 17th, 2017
Yes, State Budget Is Late
Only one budget later since 1977. And 46 other state legislatures are already done.
Jul 19th, 2017
Home Values Still Below 2008 Peak
Statewide residential values in 2016 were 4.4% below 2008.
Jun 28th, 2017
State Prison Population Rising Again
Up 3.4% in last three years. Many are returnees who violated rules of probation.
May 4th, 2017
State Income Tax Hits Middle Class
Versus other states, falls hardest on incomes of $50,000 to $150,000.
Apr 16th, 2017
You Pay Many Hidden Taxes
From fishing poles to beer to phone bills, lots of local, state, federal fees.
Apr 2nd, 2017
School Spending Referendums Highest Ever
83 referendums in 2016, 77% approved, totaling $1.35 billion.
Mar 7th, 2017
Wisconsin Property Taxes Up By 1.6%
School districts up just 0.1%, while technical colleges have biggest hike, up 4.2%.
Dec 22nd, 2016
Wisconsin Drops to 16th Highest Taxed
And now ranks 22nd among states when all fees included, new report shows.
Dec 14th, 2016
Huge Growth in TIF Districts
State now has 1,212 districts statewide, up 127% in two decades. 9 percent aren’t covering costs.
Oct 20th, 2016
State Faces Rising Transportation Debt
More than 22% of spending will go to debt service as local roads decline.
Oct 12th, 2016
State Losing Population Though Migration
27,000 people migrated since 2010, as Wisconsin's workforce declines.
Sep 8th, 2016
Statewide Property Values up 3% in 2016
Yet values are still below the pre-recession peak in Wisconsin.
Aug 15th, 2016
Municipal Spending Highest Since 2011
Rises by 1.8% for second straight year, but drops by 6.6% in Milwaukee.
Aug 11th, 2016
WISTAX Wins National Award
Government Research Association awards most distinguished research
Jul 28th, 2016
Callender Named WISTAX Communications Director
Award-winning journalist joins team of experts
Jul 26th, 2016
Lottery Property Tax Credits Decline in 2015
New Report Analyzes Legal Gambling in Wisconsin
Jun 16th, 2016
Wisconsin’s Fiscal Health Improves, But Still Lags Most States
WISTAX Uses Official Financial Statements to Measure Fiscal Health During 2002-15
May 18th, 2016
School Districts Using New Way to Exceed State Revenue Limits
147 Districts Have Spent $138 Million Over "Caps" Since 2009
May 9th, 2016
Most Wisconsin Taxpayers Saw Income Tax Cuts In Recent Years
After Recent Legislative Changes, WISTAX Report Reexamines The State Income Tax
Mar 21st, 2016
County Jail Populations, Spending Decline During 2007-14
WISTAX Examines County Spending on Corrections and Law Enforcement
Mar 14th, 2016
Wisconsin Tax Burden Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Glitch in Census Numbers Means State-Local Taxes Rank Lower Than Previously Thought
Nov 18th, 2015
Medicaid Claims Majority of New State Spending During 2015-17
New State Budget Also Has Major Implications for Education and Transportation
Nov 12th, 2015
New Fed Tax Figures Show Little Change in State Tax Rank
State-Local Taxes Here Claimed 11.3% of Income in 2013, 11th Highest
Nov 2nd, 2015
Statewide Property Values Grow Modestly, Changes Vary by County
Total Equalized Values up 2.6%; Still Almost 7% Below 2008 Levels
Aug 12th, 2015
Wisconsin Continues to Lag in Federal Money
New Figures Show Wisconsin 47th in Per Capita Federal Spending
Jun 29th, 2015
Supreme Court rivals’ views posted by taxpayer group
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley and challenger Judge James P. Daley provide their "letters of application" for the high court
Mar 19th, 2015
Wisconsin School Spending Changes Match U.S. During 2008-12
Badger State Cut Spending in 2012 While Other States Saw Earlier Reductions
Sep 8th, 2014
As Students Return, State Gets Report Card
Annual WISTAX-CWI Study Analyzes Wisconsin’s Competitive Position
Sep 5th, 2014
Municipal Spending Declines
WISTAX Study Analyzes Post Act 10 Municipal Finances
Sep 3rd, 2014
Statewide Property Values End Five-Year Decline, But Trends Vary by County
Total Equalized Values up 2.6%; Still Almost 7% Below 2008 Levels
Aug 28th, 2014
WISTAX Offers Voter Guide for Upcoming Elections
Includes Specific Questions for Candidates
Aug 5th, 2014
Legislators Get Briefing on Technical Colleges from WISTAX President Todd Berry
The focus was property tax funding of technical colleges.
Aug 1st, 2014
Does Outdated Personal Property Tax Deserve Reexamination?
WISTAX President Todd Berry Invited to Brief Legislators
Jul 31st, 2014
More to Tax Rankings Than Meets the Eye
WISTAX Study Shows How Major Taxes Here Vary by Taxpayer, Place
Jun 23rd, 2014
Wisconsin State and Local Debt Situation Moderating?
WISTAX Study Shows Signs of Improvement in Wisconsin Borrowing
Jun 5th, 2014
In-Migration of Skilled Workers Needed to Spur State Economy
Slowing Number of Births Poses Challenge
May 22nd, 2014
School Districts Benefit Costs $366 Million Lower in 2012
WISTAX Offers First Look At Impacts of Act 10 and State Budget on School Finances
Nov 12th, 2012
State Spending Rises, Local Spending Falls During Recent Recession
New Census Figures Point to Federal Stimulus, State Tax Hikes, Medicaid as Reasons
Oct 11th, 2012
Wisconsin Business Taxes Topped $8 Billion in 2011
Property, Not Income, Tax Largest Business Tax
Oct 9th, 2012
New Fed Figures for 2010 Show Wisconsin Taxes 9th Highest Nationally
Taxes as Percent of Income Rise to 11.7%, Rank Unchanged
Sep 26th, 2012
Most Wisconsin High School Graduates Not Prepared for College
Minority Students Lag Significantly
Sep 25th, 2012
2012 Elections Infographic
Here’s a helpful election guide to share with your readers
Sep 20th, 2012
Statewide, School District Reserves Continue to Climb
Though Some Districts See Falling Fund Balances
Sep 13th, 2012
State-Imposed Limits Slow Property Tax Growth in 2012
Final Figures Show Statewide Property Taxes Increased 0.2%
Sep 5th, 2012
Declining Enrollments Endanger Future of Rural Schools
Rural school districts will be under serious pressure in the next few years if declining enrollment is not addressed in school funding formulas.
Aug 30th, 2012
Wisconsin High on State Funding of Local Governments – Local “Returns” on Taxes Paid Vary Widely by Municipality, County
MADISON— For every dollar state taxpayers send to Madison, 67¢ goes to local governments, schools, and property taxpayers, and not to running state agencies and programs.
Aug 20th, 2012
Property Values Drop for Fourth Consecutive Year – Values Off 3.2%
Only seven of 72 counties had increased values.
Aug 16th, 2012
The August Primary Could Be Your Only Chance to Choose
With their mudslinging and vacuous ads, primary elections can be frustrating for voters, especially this year with the date moving from September to August.
Aug 1st, 2012
