Department of Labor Continues to Grow

By MacIver Institute - November 2, 2011

Economic Development, Federal Budget, Lessons Not Learned, MacIver Institute, Spending

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Obama Jobs Plan Numbers for Wisconsin Don’t Add Up

By MacIver Institute - October 4, 2011

Government Reform, Lessons Not Learned, Spending

News Analysis | October 4, 2011 President Obama’s jobs plan, currently on life support in Washington, DC, would either only provide funding for laid off public workers for less than one year or would cover three years’ worth of compensation… Read More Obama Jobs Plan Numbers for Wisconsin Don’t Add Up

MacIver Institute: Analysis of New Data Shows MPS on Verge of Bankruptcy

By MacIver Institute - August 26, 2010

Government Reform, Health Care, Lessons Not Learned, MPS, Stimulus Watch, Sunshine

[Madison, Wisc…] An analysis of data provided by Milwaukee Public Schools paints a bleak picture for the financial stability of Wisconsin’s largest school district. A report issued this week by actuaries at Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company shed light on… Read More MacIver Institute: Analysis of New Data Shows MPS on Verge of Bankruptcy

MI Analysis of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Retiree Health Care Obligations

By MacIver Institute - August 26, 2010

Health Care, Labor Unions, Lessons Not Learned, MPS, Spending, Sunshine

Milwaukee taxpayers are on the hook for nearly $2.4 billion in unfunded liabilities thanks to their school district’s retirement programs – and that doesn’t even include the cost of providing pensions for MPS retirees. In 2004, the Government Accounting Standards… Read More MI Analysis of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Retiree Health Care Obligations

MPS Board Rejects Efforts to Trim Administrative Budget, Adds New A/V Equipment for Themselves

By MacIver Institute - June 4, 2010

Lessons Not Learned, MPS, Spending

Panel Approves Budget, Union Negotiations Will Determine Number of Layoffs MacIver News Service [Milwaukee, Wisc] The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors approved a 2010-2011 budget Thursday night that will bridge a $33 million operating deficit through a combination of… Read More MPS Board Rejects Efforts to Trim Administrative Budget, Adds New A/V Equipment for Themselves