Wisconsin Budget Project
Attack on Summer Meals for Kids?
Last summer Wisconsin served 2.8 million free and reduced price meals. Proposed bill would slash program.
Jun 3rd, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
$1 Billion Savings In Six Years
If expanded federal Medicaid money accepted. But some legislators dispute LFB analysis.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State A Leader in Higher Education Cuts
Wisconsin cut higher education by more than all but one state in America.
May 31st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Federal Aid Targets Native American Health Gap
Medicaid changes could help address disparities in Wisconsin. Will Walker accept the aid?
May 19th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Has Fourth Biggest Middle Class
But the percent of in the middle has dropped more than most states since 2000.
May 18th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Impact of Walker Skipping Debt Payment
Pushes state costs into future, shows need for better budget planning.
May 15th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius and Jon Peacock
The Decline in Equal Education Opportunity
Percent of state education dollars to poorer school districts has steadily declined since 2006.
May 13th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Millionaires Love Minnesota
Number of wealthy climbs 15% after state tax hike.
May 12th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Slow Progress on State Rainy Day Fund
Walker administration made some contributions but fund is still tiny.
May 4th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Best Funded Schools Have Best Achievement
Students in state’s wealthiest school districts are 4 grade levels above poorest districts.
May 3rd, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
State Voters Support Taxing Wealthy More
66% of survey respondents do. But Legislature has lowered taxes on the rich.
Apr 29th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Bipartisan Way to Reduce Inequality
Increased Earned Income Tax Credit is simple measure that most state residents would favor.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Jon Peacock
