Wisconsin Budget
Budget Boost Helps Wealthiest Schools
New funding in Walker budget targets school districts least in need.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
The Limits of Badger Care
Someone earning more than $7.81 hour is ineligible. Many more will lose coverage if Obamacare ended.
Feb 4th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Tax Break for Wealthy Keeps Growing
11 claimants will get $22 million tax break under Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Budget Outlook Improves
Revenue higher, spending lower than prior projections but debt is deferred.
Jan 30th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
State Has Fewer Public Employees
Number per capita below national average and declined under Gov. Doyle.
Jan 27th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Alternative State Budget Proposed
"Wisconsin Budget For All” cuts tax breaks for rich, invests in jobs, schools, health.
Jan 21st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
More Bad News on State Budget
Due to lagging tax collections, meager state and UW reserves, sluggish economy.
Jan 18th, 2017 by Jon Peacock
New Report Finds Teacher Shortages
More than half of school districts face “extreme shortages” of math, science teachers.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Federal Cuts Could Hurt State Programs
Federal dollars account for 29% of state budget.
Jan 6th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Most States Hike Minimum Wage
Wisconsin is among 24 states that have kept it at $7.25 an hour.
Jan 5th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Revenue Well Below Projections
Quietly released report shows anemic tax collections, points to budget problems.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Obamacare Repeal Would Slash Kids’ Coverage
Number of uninsured children in Wisconsin would rise from 49,000 to 96,000.
Dec 23rd, 2016 by Jon Peacock
