Wisconsin Budget
State’s Rainy Day Fund Is Tiny
No contributions to it since 2013, only enough to fund six days of operations.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
The Lesson of Kimberly-Clark Layoffs
State gave huge tax giveaways to manufacturer, but company still laid off workers.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Jon Peacock
Number of Public Employees Declining
Wisconsin now ranks behind 36 states in number of public employees per capita.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
$1.6 Billion of Foxconn Payout Won’t Create Jobs
And another $1.4 billion somewhat related to job creation.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
18 States Raise Minimum Wage
As do 20 cities and counties. But not Wisconsin, What’s the impact?
Jan 4th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Federal Tax Plan’s Impact on State
Half of tax cuts will go to the top 5 percent, many lose health care.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Jon Peacock
Dream Act Immigrants Would Boost Economy
State would grow by $600 million per year. Without it many farms would fail.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Funding Shortfall Threatens 2020 Census
Data is key to government policies, census already behind due to inadequate funds.
Dec 15th, 2017 by Joanne Brown
Tax Plan Will Increase Black Student Debt
Blacks now have twice the college debt of whites; GOP tax plan would widen the gap.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Tax Plan Will Widen Racial Wealth Gap
Federal estate tax rollback mostly benefits whites, leaving blacks, Latinos further behind.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Which Federal Tax Plan Is Better?
Majority of taxpayers lose under both plans, but in different ways.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Revised Senate Plan Hikes Taxes for Many
Lowest earning three-fifths of state taxpayers would pay about $365 million more.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jon Peacock
