Todd Berry, president of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
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Wisconsin Governments Getting $19.9 Billion In Federal Aid
New report warns: how state and local governments spend it could create later 'fiscal cliff.'
May 3rd, 2021 by Steven Walters
State’s ‘Hidden Deficit’ Lowest in 30 Years
Great news except… it’s still higher than in 49 other states.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Credits Lower Your Tax Bill
Reducing the pain of that end-of-year property tax bill you received.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Evers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers
And helps middle class. But Republicans oppose plan.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Gerrymandering Goes Back to Patrick Henry
Evers has plan to end it in Wisconsin. It’s long overdue
Mar 8th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
About that Republican Cash Surplus
The term is meaningless and such half-truths muddy our understanding of state budget.
Jan 21st, 2019 by George Mitchell
Walker, Evers Take Different Routes on Roads
Evers says roads “are crumbling,” Walker says Evers will hike gas tax.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Give State Treasurer Real Power
Voters favored keeping position, so why not empower state treasurer as a fiscal cop?
Jul 13th, 2018 by Todd A. Berry
State’s New Top Policy Wonk
Rob Henken will run merged WisTax and Public Policy Forum. Oh, the attacks he will face.
Jan 9th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin One of Most Partisan States
Result is gerrymandering, budget gimmicks and subpar bond ratings.
Jan 5th, 2018 by Todd A. Berry
Lottery Tax Credit Funding Unconstitutional?
Legislature quietly added general funding for lottery credit, could violate uniformity clause.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
Public Policy Forum and Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance to Merge
Researchers at the new group will continue to focus on issues important to state government, local government, schools, Metro Milwaukee, and Wisconsin’s economy.
Nov 1st, 2017 by Public Policy Forum
Highway 29 Is State’s Economic Fault Line
Northern counties in decline. Attention must be paid, WisTax leader says.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Steven Walters
22 Counties Trail State in Job Growth
They lack access to major highways, universities, and high-speed internet
Oct 11th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Local Government Finances Are Stable
Survey show most in better shape than last year. But schools are a big concern.
Sep 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Where Will Foxconn Find Workers?
State’s working age population in decline. Will Foxconn pay enough so workers move here?
Aug 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Is Manufacturing in Decline?
Recent trends are down in Wisconsin, but hardly a cause for panic.
Jun 21st, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
State Income Tax Hits Middle Class
Versus other states, falls hardest on incomes of $50,000 to $150,000.
Apr 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Voters Approved $1.8 Billion for Schools
And have given 24 districts permission to exceed state spending limits.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Trump Budget Threatens State Spending
Impact could be huge: 29 percent of state budget funded by federal grants.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Walker Violates Ban on Lottery Promotion?
State constitution says you can’t. But Walker’s budget jacks up advertising.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
Wisconsin Property Taxes Up By 1.6%
School districts up just 0.1%, while technical colleges have biggest hike, up 4.2%.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Will High Court Kill Assessment Process?
Supreme Court case could let homeowners bar inspection yet dispute tax assessment.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Huge Growth in TIF Districts
State now has 1,212 districts statewide, up 127% in two decades. 9 percent aren’t covering costs.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
State Faces Rising Transportation Debt
More than 22% of spending will go to debt service as local roads decline.
Oct 12th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
State Losing Population Though Migration
27,000 people migrated since 2010, as Wisconsin's workforce declines.
Sep 8th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Callender Named WISTAX Communications Director
Award-winning journalist joins team of experts
Jul 26th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Who Wins From Walker Tax Cuts?
There are many winners... depending on how you analyze data.
May 9th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Most Wisconsin Taxpayers Saw Income Tax Cuts In Recent Years
After Recent Legislative Changes, WISTAX Report Reexamines The State Income Tax
Mar 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Seven Gifts State Politicians Could Give Us
WisTax leader suggests seven ways to reduce partisanship and improve how we're governed.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Todd A. Berry
New Fed Tax Figures Show Little Change in State Tax Rank
State-Local Taxes Here Claimed 11.3% of Income in 2013, 11th Highest
Nov 2nd, 2015 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Gas Tax Insanity
Bipartisan opposition to the gas tax is causing potholes and rising car repair bills, and hurting the state economy.
May 12th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette Law School, College of Education to host half-day conference on critical K-12 education issues
The event is part of a continuing series of conferences on K–12 education sponsored by the Law School and College of Education, and is open to the public.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Marquette University
Too Pure for Pork
Gov. Walker is a latest of state politicians from both parties who have an aversion to federal funds.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Battle Between Walker and Burke
They are two wildly different personalities with quite different agendas. A frank look at both candidates for governor.
Oct 24th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
WISTAX Offers Voter Guide for Upcoming Elections
Includes Specific Questions for Candidates
Aug 5th, 2014 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Legislators Get Briefing on Technical Colleges from WISTAX President Todd Berry
The focus was property tax funding of technical colleges.
Aug 1st, 2014 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Does Outdated Personal Property Tax Deserve Reexamination?
WISTAX President Todd Berry Invited to Brief Legislators
Jul 31st, 2014 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Will Walker Face a Budget Deficit?
Drop in tax collections could cause shortfall -- and a campaign issue for Burke.
Jul 21st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin State and Local Debt Situation Moderating?
WISTAX Study Shows Signs of Improvement in Wisconsin Borrowing
Jun 5th, 2014 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
In-Migration of Skilled Workers Needed to Spur State Economy
Slowing Number of Births Poses Challenge
May 22nd, 2014 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Businesses, Special Interests Got $600 Million in Tax Breaks
But two-thirds of $1.9 billion in Republican tax cuts went to families.
May 12th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Happy Days Are Here Again
Gov. Walker’s State-of-the-State speech will be singing a very positive song.
Jan 20th, 2014 by Steven Walters
How to End the Income Tax
Tax pros offer suggestions to Gov. Walker.
Jan 6th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Crystal Ball for 2014
25 predictions that are certain (well, maybe) to come true this year.
Jan 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Do People Hate the Property Tax?
10 questions and answers about your property tax bill
Dec 16th, 2013 by Steven Walters
In Defense of Goo Goos
Why we need the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and Wisconsin Taxpayer’s Alliance.
May 29th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.
May 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
New Fed Figures for 2010 Show Wisconsin Taxes 9th Highest Nationally
Taxes as Percent of Income Rise to 11.7%, Rank Unchanged
Sep 26th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Wisconsin High on State Funding of Local Governments – Local “Returns” on Taxes Paid Vary Widely by Municipality, County
MADISON— For every dollar state taxpayers send to Madison, 67¢ goes to local governments, schools, and property taxpayers, and not to running state agencies and programs.
Aug 20th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
The August Primary Could Be Your Only Chance to Choose
With their mudslinging and vacuous ads, primary elections can be frustrating for voters, especially this year with the date moving from September to August.
Aug 1st, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Why Gov. McCallum’s Spending Priorities Were Wrong
As the legislature wrestles with the state budget deficit, there has been talk of cutting every level of government except the schools.
Mar 14th, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
Will Taxes Be the Key Issue in the Governor’s Race?
In the wake of the tragedy in New York and Washington, the Democratic candidates for governor have slowed down their campaigning, but they have been strategizing as to what the major issues will be in next fall's election.
Sep 21st, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
