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Legislative Proposal Would Reverse DPI’s Changes To School Testing
Superintendent Jill Underly criticized for decision to change standards.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Municipal Referendums Requesting Support for Police and Fire Services
Even after shared revenue hike, 31 local referendums asked to increase property taxes.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’
Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Evan Casey
It’s Groundhog Day in State Capitol
New budget surplus estimate triggers GOP tax cut pledge. Again.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Streetcar Confronts Limited Funding, Operations Challenges
System manager Andrew Davis-Lockward was forced to resign in 2024.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024
Lowest tax burden in at least half a century, Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally
Annual point in time count reveals 36.4% decrease in unsheltered homeless persons.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
2025 Brings 125th Anniversary Celebration of Wisconsin Park System
State's system of state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas span more than 300,000 acres with usage soaring.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Police Arrests Have Plummeted
New report finds 82% decline in past decade as citizen satisfaction with traffic enforcement has declined.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
‘We Still Hold the Majority’ Wisconsin GOP Senate President Warns
Are there any issues where Republicans and Democrats are likely to agree?
Dec 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State Must Rethink Transportation Funding
Current funding sources likely unsustainable, report finds, and local roads and transit are suffering.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
The Real Problem with Property Taxes
Much of state funding for 'public instruction' doesn't go to the schools.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
