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Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade

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.

Op Ed: Local Governments Starved For Revenue
Op Ed

Local Governments Starved For Revenue

Not a Democratic or Republican issue, it's needed by cities, counties across the state.

Momentum Growing For More State Shared Revenue

Momentum Growing For More State Shared Revenue

State flush with cash. One proposal gives one-fifth of sales tax back to local governments.

Across Wisconsin, Zoning Codes Are Increasing Housing Costs

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.

Vos Open To Changing Shared Revenue for Local Governments

Vos Open To Changing Shared Revenue for Local Governments

Assembly Speaker admits inflation squeezing governments' ability to pay employees.

State Workforce May Shrink by 2030

State Workforce May Shrink by 2030

Report projects loss of 130,000 workers, unless there is in migration to Wisconsin.

MKE County: Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
MKE County

Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal

After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.

Afghan Refuges Buttress State’s Workforce

Afghan Refuges Buttress State’s Workforce

Immigrants bring skills and work ethic employers seek amid a tight labor market.

Election Clerks ‘Are People That You Know’

Election Clerks ‘Are People That You Know’

Municipal and county associations launch ads to restore faith in elections process.

Murphy’s Law: State Near Top In Slashing County Funding
Murphy’s Law

State Near Top In Slashing County Funding

Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021

Wisconsin Saw More Deaths Than Births in 2021

State had a net of 5,000 people migrate here. Population stayed flat.

Bill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money

Bill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money

Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.

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