MacIver News Service – Gov. Scott Walker (R-Wisconsin) laid out some of his workforce development proposals on Thursday that will be a part of his upcoming budget, including a requirement that people receiving benefits from government programs pass drug tests and a plan to make 100 percent of state aid for the Wisconsin’s technical colleges based on performance. Read More Gov. Walker Previews Entitlement Drug Testing, Tech College Funding Plans
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