Wisconsin Must Advance School Choice

By MacIver Staff - July 28, 2020

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Expand parental choice and allow more students to attend the school of their choice? Or abolish school choice and force all children to attend the local public school? Read More Wisconsin Must Advance School Choice

MPS Board Approves $1.2 Billion Budget, Expansion of Retirement Benefits, $15 Minimum Wage

By Ola Lisowski - May 29, 2020

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The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of School Directors unanimously approved its $1.22 billion budget for 2020-21 early Friday morning. Numerous amendments will spend at least $11 million more than the original proposal. The budget includes an expansion to employee retirement benefits, effective July 1 of this year. Read More MPS Board Approves $1.2 Billion Budget, Expansion of Retirement Benefits, $15 Minimum Wage

MPS Eyes Costly Retirement, Pension Benefit Expansion Amidst Looming Fiscal Crisis

By Ola Lisowski - May 28, 2020

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By Ola Lisowski – The Milwaukee Public Schools school board will vote on its $1.22 billion 2020-21 budget at its May board meeting this week. The board will also consider whether to increase the district’s unfunded pension liability by another $95 million. Read More MPS Eyes Costly Retirement, Pension Benefit Expansion Amidst Looming Fiscal Crisis