Jerry Deschane

How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities

Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.

Municipal Referendums Requesting Support for Police and Fire Services

Even after shared revenue hike, 31 local referendums asked to increase property taxes.

Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024 

Lowest tax burden in at least half a century, Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.

Milwaukee County Is Funding Affordable Housing In Suburbs

Multi-year effort aims to address shortage, reduce disparities in communities that once opposed such housing.

State’s Smaller Municipalities Struggle for Revenue

New shared revenue deal a lifeline, but local needs go beyond that.

Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril

Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.

Local Government Advocates Expect More State Shared Revenue

They're confident long 'broken' program will be fixed in upcoming state budget.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against “Dark Store Loophole”

With no dissent, court rules against big-box retailers' tax reduction strategy.

Across Wisconsin, Zoning Codes Are Increasing Housing Costs

One of the barriers to providing affordable housing is restrictive zoning codes that often favor single-family homes.

Referendums Fund Emergency Services

23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.

Election Clerks ‘Are People That You Know’

Municipal and county associations launch ads to restore faith in elections process.

State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers

Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.

Pandemic Imperiling Local Government Budgets

Local governments need additional federal aid to get through next year.

Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses

Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Governor Evers and Wisconsin Local Officials in Calling for Additional Federal Resources for the State and Local Communities to Combat COVID-19

December 6 deadline for $75 million local government transportation grants

The $75 million program will pay up to 90 percent of total eligible costs for a range of transportation projects.

WisDOT announces criteria for $75 million local government grant program

“The objective of this program is to provide local officials the flexibility and funding they need to address the transportation projects that are most needed in their communities,” Governor Tony Evers said.

State Home Construction Lags Behind Economy

Study says new home construction trails rate of inflation, stalling growth in property taxes.

Can Any ”Dark Store” Reform Get Passed?

Evers wants full reform but big lobbying groups oppose it. Lawmakers seek compromise.

Can We Build Smarter Cities?

Experts discuss how the “smart city” movement could change cities in Wisconsin.

Governor Evers Announces Transportation Stakeholder Task Force

Together, this group will discuss the state’s critical transportation issues and seek solutions to these challenges.

Clash Over Assessments, Property Tax Brewing

“Dark store” loophole, levy limits and revenue options are looming issues at the Capitol.

Close Dark Store Loophole, Campaign Urges

County, municipal representatives say loophole shifts property taxes from big box stores to homeowners.

Growing Concern Over Dark Store Loophole

Shift of property taxes from retail stores to homeowners worries many Republicans.

Will Court Ruling Help Rich Homeowners?

Supreme says homeowners can refuse home inspection with no penalty.