Schools Asking Voters To Increase Their Taxes By $1.1 Billion Tomorrow

By MacIver Staff - April 4, 2022

Even with massive state education spending increases and $2.5 billion in federal pandemic aid, still not enough for 81 districts Apr. 4, 2022 | MacIver News Service Hotly contested school board elections and other local and judicial races on ballots tomorrow are joined by school referenda questions asking voters to raise taxes to fund over $1.1 billion in new spending across 81 districts. The context of these spending questions is unique this year. Some $2.5 billion – with a “B” – federal funding related to the pandemic has been flowing into school coffers over the past 2 years. That’s …

Wisconsin Voters Approve $946 Million In Referenda On Election Day

By MacIver Institute - November 16, 2020

Higher Property Taxes, K-12 Education Spending, K-12 Funding, Madison Metropolitan School District, Property Taxes, Recurring Referendum, Referenda, School District Referenda

Despite shutdowns, virtual classes, and decreasing public school enrollment, voters throughout Wisconsin approved nearly $1 billion in new school spending on November 3. We discuss the new school spending and what it means for the local Wisconsin taxpayer. Read More Wisconsin Voters Approve $946 Million In Referenda On Election Day

$1.2 Billion in Property Tax Increases Up for Vote in November School Referenda

By Ola Lisowski - October 23, 2020

Janesville, Madison Metropolitan School District, Oshkosh, Referenda, Referendums, School District Referenda, Wausau

Voters will consider nearly $1.2 billion in property tax increases in the November election, thanks to school district referenda. Ola Lisowski details some of the largest ones on the ballot. Read More $1.2 Billion in Property Tax Increases Up for Vote in November School Referenda

Voters Approve $768 Million in Referendum Tax Increases in Spring 2019 Election

By MacIverNews - April 8, 2019

Property Taxes, Referendums, School District Referenda, School Referendums, Taxpayers

MacIver News Service – In the spring 2019 election, voters across 48 districts approved 44 referenda amounting to $768 million in tax increases. Of the proposed $1.2 billion, voters approved 64 percent, a significant decrease in referendum passage rates. Read More Voters Approve $768 Million in Referendum Tax Increases in Spring 2019 Election

$1.2 Billion in Property Tax Increases Up for Vote in School Referenda Tuesday

By Ola Lisowski - April 1, 2019

Property Tax, Referenda, Referendum, School District Referenda

MacIver News Service – Tuesday’s spring election will have voters considering nearly $1.2 billion in property tax increases, thanks to school district referenda. Forty-eight districts across the state are asking voters to approve projects ranging from brand new schools, to operating costs, and security upgrades. Read More $1.2 Billion in Property Tax Increases Up for Vote in School Referenda Tuesday