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WISTAX: You Pay Many Hidden Taxes
WISTAX

You Pay Many Hidden Taxes

From fishing poles to beer to phone bills, lots of local, state, federal fees.

The State of Politics: Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
The State of Politics

Trump Budget Threatens State Spending

Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.

WISTAX: School Spending Referendums Highest Ever
WISTAX

School Spending Referendums Highest Ever

83 referendums in 2016, 77% approved, totaling $1.35 billion.

WISTAX: State-Local Tax Burden Lowest Since 1962
WISTAX

State-Local Tax Burden Lowest Since 1962

Now ranks 16th in the nation.

Data Wonk: The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties
Data Wonk

The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties

New voting data shows their power, but makes their trust in Trump a mystery.

Wisconsin Budget: More Bad News on State Budget
Wisconsin Budget

More Bad News on State Budget

Due to lagging tax collections, meager state and UW reserves, sluggish economy.

WISTAX: Wisconsin Property Taxes Up By 1.6%
WISTAX

Wisconsin Property Taxes Up By 1.6%

School districts up just 0.1%, while technical colleges have biggest hike, up 4.2%.

WISTAX: Wisconsin Drops to 16th Highest Taxed
WISTAX

Wisconsin Drops to 16th Highest Taxed

And now ranks 22nd among states when all fees included, new report shows.

The State of Politics: Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
The State of Politics

Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate

Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.

The State of Politics: Will High Court Kill Assessment Process?
The State of Politics

Will High Court Kill Assessment Process?

Supreme Court case could let homeowners bar inspection yet dispute tax assessment.

WISTAX: Huge Growth in TIF Districts
WISTAX

Huge Growth in TIF Districts

State now has 1,212 districts statewide, up 127% in two decades. 9 percent aren’t covering costs.

WISTAX: State Faces Rising Transportation Debt
WISTAX

State Faces Rising Transportation Debt

More than 22% of spending will go to debt service as local roads decline.

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