Economics
Big Numbers Drive Budget Decisions
Which 5 programs account for 84% of state budget? And when was the beer tax last increased?
Feb 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
The Battle Over ‘Astounding’ State Surplus
Now up to an 'unprecedented' $6.8 billion. But can Evers and Legislature agree on any plans to spend it?
Dec 7th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Should Wisconsin Adopt a Flat Tax?
Republicans are pushing this. Is it a good idea?
Nov 30th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Debt Owed By Local Governments Hits Record High
Report finds trend across Wisconsin partly due to state limits on local property taxes.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!
Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu's plan moves toward flat tax system.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Is At Lowest Point in 20 Years
WPF report finds that it has resulted in a decline in spending on education, other items. State ranks 24th in nation.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes
Forgiven debt treated as income. Evers favors change in law to address this.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit
See inside the brand new Viking Octantis.
May 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County BRT Delayed to 2023
Global supply chain issues delay technology, buses needed for new service.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid
But thousands more wait for help as agencies struggle with backlog.
Jan 24th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
