Spring 2022 Elections are in the books, and the story is one of strong performances by conservative candidates across the state. Read More Spring Election 2022 Recap
Spring Election 2022 Recap
School Referendum
MPS Eyes Costly Retirement, Pension Benefit Expansion Amidst Looming Fiscal Crisis
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
MPS Board Prepares to Vote on $1.2 Billion Budget
MPS will be holding a public hearing on a $1.2 billion budget on the evening of May 19. The largest line item in the budget proposal would be $25.5 million in salary and benefits for attracting and retaining staff. Read More MPS Board Prepares to Vote on $1.2 Billion Budget
State Struggles to Shield Voters from School Referendum Consequences
Watch – Every year the State of Wisconsin spends around a billion dollars to buy down school property taxes. There are a lot of concerns about that practice, especially since voters keep consciously deciding to raise their own taxes by approving school referendums. Read More State Struggles to Shield Voters from School Referendum Consequences
