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County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Steven WaltersOnline Sales Taxes Won’t Help State Budget
They’ve risen during pandemic, but under state law must be used to lower income taxes.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonMetro Pay Gap for Women Improves
Study finds Milwaukee County women earn 85% of what men get compared to 79% nationally, 76% in Waukesha County.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Erik GunnEviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know
Moratorium on evictions was suspended Tuesday, many landlords rushed to start evictions.
May 29th, 2020 by Allison DikanovicSchools Face Uncertain Financial Future
New report projects shrinking funding. "So many revenue sources are falling.”
May 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox87% of School Funding Referendums Passed
Near-record year for approvals. Local funding makes up for state real-dollar declines.
May 4th, 2020 by Madeline FoxNear-Record Year for School Referendums
Spring election’s voters pass more than 80% of local school funding referendums.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Madeline Fox$1.6 Billion in School Funding Voted on Tuesday
Results of these referendums may not come until April 23.
Apr 10th, 2020 by Madeline FoxBarrett, Taylor Debate Remotely for Mayor
Barrett says he's a stable hand in tumultuous time. Taylor she's already leading.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Better Positioned Today for Downturn
Report finds Wisconsin in better financial shape than it was prior to Great Recession.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Corrinne HessCounty Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing
Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCity’s African American Auto Deaths Soar
Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy
Feb 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess