Economics
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 RadioState 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 ExaminerRepublican 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 RadioWisconsin’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 RadioStudent 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 ExaminerBiggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit
See inside the brand new Viking Octantis.
May 6th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCounty 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 KilmerCounty BRT Delayed to 2023
Global supply chain issues delay technology, buses needed for new service.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer15,000 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 ServiceTo Attract Young Workers Address Climate Change
Our neighboring states doing it. Wisconsin falling behind.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. HallState Jobless Rate Hits Record Low
Unemployment rate of 2.8% in December, with more employed than before pandemic.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerEconomy Is Booming Under Biden
Economic numbers at historic highs. And Milwaukee doing even better.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson