Since the mid 90’s, the tech college property tax levy has increased by 156.5% which exceeds any other levy. That is an average annual growth of 5.08%, which has contributed to Wisconsin’s high property tax burden relative to other states. This is not only a burden on families and senior citizens living on fixed incomes, but it also negatively impacts economic growth and home ownership. Read More Rep. John Nygren Gets Ready for Study Committee on Tech College Funding
Representative Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) sent a letter to Attorney General JB Van Hollen last week calling for an investigation into Madison Area Technical College (also known as Madison College). Nass claims that the Madison College Board illegally held a closed door meeting and voted to give outgoing President Bettsey Barhorst lucrative benefits, including $88,000 to be “on call” through the end of the year. Read More Rep. Steve Nass: Requests DOJ Investigate $88,000 On-Call Secret Deal for Retiring Madison College President