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Can Bipartisan Effort Save State Arts Funding?
Wisconsin ranks 50th in arts support. Group of 'heavy hitters' hopes to change that.
May 2nd, 2023 by Jay Rath
Republicans Concerned About Housing Shortage, Local Zoning Rules
Need for more housing pushes conservatives to consider loosening local zoning rules.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Donovan’s Assembly Bills Hike Reckless Driving Fees, Allow Impounding Vehicles
Former alder's first bills, with city officials' support, are being fast-tracked at Capitol.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Government Advocates Expect More State Shared Revenue
They're confident long 'broken' program will be fixed in upcoming state budget.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against “Dark Store Loophole”
With no dissent, court rules against big-box retailers' tax reduction strategy.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Henry Leonard
Local Governments Starved For Revenue
Not a Democratic or Republican issue, it's needed by cities, counties across the state.
Feb 11th, 2023 by State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader
Momentum Growing For More State Shared Revenue
State flush with cash. One proposal gives one-fifth of sales tax back to local governments.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
State Has Severe Workforce Housing Shortage
Suburbs often unaffordable for their workers. Waukesha County has worst shortage.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Evan Casey
Across Wisconsin, Zoning Codes Are Increasing Housing Costs
One of the barriers to providing affordable housing is restrictive zoning codes that often favor single-family homes.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Vos Open To Changing Shared Revenue for Local Governments
Assembly Speaker admits inflation squeezing governments' ability to pay employees.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Referendums Fund Emergency Services
23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Housing Shortage Compounding Worker Shortage
Shortage of available homes making it more difficult to find workers, raising prices.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Joe Schulz
