Politics
Statewide, School District Reserves Continue to Climb
Though Some Districts See Falling Fund Balances
Sep 13th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Everest College Impending Closure No Surprise
Everest, part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. is a project that I and several other community stakeholders consistently and firmly opposed from the beginning.
Sep 10th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Protests at Palermo’s not good for business
Future business grand openings in Milwaukee could depend on it.
Sep 6th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
State-Imposed Limits Slow Property Tax Growth in 2012
Final Figures Show Statewide Property Taxes Increased 0.2%
Sep 5th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Declining Enrollments Endanger Future of Rural Schools
Rural school districts will be under serious pressure in the next few years if declining enrollment is not addressed in school funding formulas.
Aug 30th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Position on Parks District / Commission
I have decided to take a position on the concept of a Parks District / Commission. Here is my response to one of the supporters of the concept who discussed the idea with me earlier in the year
Aug 23rd, 2012 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Public should pay attention to AG’s Voter ID Law effort
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Aug 22nd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Wisconsin High on State Funding of Local Governments – Local “Returns” on Taxes Paid Vary Widely by Municipality, County
MADISON— For every dollar state taxpayers send to Madison, 67¢ goes to local governments, schools, and property taxpayers, and not to running state agencies and programs.
Aug 20th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Candidates should make position known on Disclose Act
American politics today is bursting at the seams with money, and most of it is donated anonymously. That lack of transparency is troubling to Alderman Michael J. Murphy and to members of the Common Council.
Aug 17th, 2012 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Where my loyalties rest
I feel compelled to respond today to the comments about me that came from Jeff Fleming on behalf of the Barrett administration.
Aug 17th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Property Values Drop for Fourth Consecutive Year – Values Off 3.2%
Only seven of 72 counties had increased values.
Aug 16th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Milwaukee County Chairwoman Reacts To Parks Director Depature
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic released the following statement upon learning of the departure of Milwaukee County Parks Director Sue Black:
Aug 16th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
