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MADISON – Wisconsin’s local government associations announced a new statewide digital TV ad campaign that will air a 30-second election security ad&nbs

State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties  Association with a WCA Outstanding Legislator Award for her work on

By Bill Osmulski Local taxes in Wisconsin always go up no matter who’s in charge, but it’s usually done in a way that’s obscure, incremental and deniable. Not so with Gov. Evers’ new budget proposal. Sales Tax In a preview of his budget address earlier this year, Evers announced he wanted to let local governments create their own sales and use taxes because they have “been doing more with less for far too long.” Currently, the sales tax for state government in Wisconsin is 5%, but c...

In November, city of Milwaukee officials approved a 2021 budget that won’t replace 60 police officers who retire or quit.

Evers budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree? By Steven Walters - Feb 22nd, 2021 11:33 am //end headline wrapper ?> Milwaukee Center from City Hall. Photo taken September 23rd, 2012 by Erik Ljung. In November, City of Milwaukee officials approved a 2021 budget that won’t replace 60 police officers who retire or quit. Last week, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers proposed a state budget that would let the City of Milwaukee – and al...

Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow counties to be able to double their existing sales tax and allow larger municipalities to impose a new half-cent sales tax, if local voters approve.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow counties to be able to double their existing sales tax and allow larger municipalities to impose a new hal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow counties to be able to double their existing sales tax and allow larger municipalities to impose a new half-cent sales tax, if local voters...

Gov. Tony Evers wants to allow counties to be able to double their existing sales tax and allow larger municipalities to impose a new half-cent sales tax.

Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office “Overhauling our emergency detention system can lead to better support for Wisconsinites experiencing mental health crises, less time spent by law enforcement officers outside of the communities they serve, and more efficient and impactful use of tax dollars,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “This broad coalition has come together to provide a roadmap for reform of this complex system.” “I am in 100% agreement that we must divert cases away...