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Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe SchulzLocal 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 LeaderMomentum 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 SpearsAcross 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 SchulzVos Open To Changing Shared Revenue for Local Governments
Assembly Speaker admits inflation squeezing governments' ability to pay employees.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonState Workforce May Shrink by 2030
Report projects loss of 130,000 workers, unless there is in migration to Wisconsin.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Joe SchulzBoard Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham KilmerAfghan Refuges Buttress State’s Workforce
Immigrants bring skills and work ethic employers seek amid a tight labor market.
May 13th, 2022 by Zhen WangElection Clerks ‘Are People That You Know’
Municipal and county associations launch ads to restore faith in elections process.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Diane BezuchaState Near Top In Slashing County Funding
Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021
State had a net of 5,000 people migrate here. Population stayed flat.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Bridgit BowdenBill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money
Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Shamane Mills