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WPF Report Urges Caution in State Budget Process
'Evers’ plan would leave the state with a two-year structural deficit of roughly $4 billion.'
Mar 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million
2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Communities Get Millions From Opioid Settlement as Deaths Decline
Report finds local governments in state may lack public health infrastructure.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Evan Casey
How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?
The wealthy pay a lower percent of their income in taxes. Evers proposal addresses this.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul
Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'
Feb 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
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
