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22 Counties Trail State in Job Growth
Oct 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
They lack access to major highways, universities, and high-speed internet
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Local Government Finances Are Stable
Sep 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Survey show most in better shape than last year. But schools are a big concern.
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School Spending Falls Below National Average
Aug 29th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
First time in modern memory. Driven by statewide salary, benefits decline.
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Yes, State Budget Is Late
Jul 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Only one budget later since 1977. And 46 other state legislatures are already done.
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Home Values Still Below 2008 Peak
Jun 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Statewide residential values in 2016 were 4.4% below 2008.
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Wisconsin’s Deficit Is Growing
May 11th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
Walker cut deficit in half, but has since grown it, could hit $2.1 billion.
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State Prison Population Rising Again
May 4th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Up 3.4% in last three years. Many are returnees who violated rules of probation.
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State Income Tax Hits Middle Class
Apr 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Versus other states, falls hardest on incomes of $50,000 to $150,000.
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You Pay Many Hidden Taxes
Apr 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
From fishing poles to beer to phone bills, lots of local, state, federal fees.
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School Spending Referendums Highest Ever
Mar 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
83 referendums in 2016, 77% approved, totaling $1.35 billion.
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State-Local Tax Burden Lowest Since 1962
Feb 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Now ranks 16th in the nation.
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Wisconsin Property Taxes Up By 1.6%
Dec 22nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
School districts up just 0.1%, while technical colleges have biggest hike, up 4.2%.