Stories tagged: "school funding"

Politics The Assembly chamber in the Wisconsin Capitol. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Politics GOP Threatens Override Try If Evers Vetoes Tax Cut

Republicans pass $250 million in income tax cuts Thursday over Governor’s proposal to spend that same amount on public education

February 20, 2020
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Politics Dems Delay GOP Vote on a Surplus Plan That Skips Schools

As taxpayers keep getting asked to help out, one local referendum fails by a single vote.

February 19, 2020
Politics State lawmakers gathered on the Assembly floor. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Politics Schools Lost $4 Billion After Decade of Cuts and Diversions

New analysis shows how tax money flows to private schools, tax cuts for wealthy

January 31, 2020
Education Voters in the Racine Unified School District will vote in April on a referendum that would infuse the district with $1 billion, delivered in phases through the 2050 school year. (Photo by Jonathon Sadowski)
Education More School Districts Asking Voters For Help Just to Continue the Basics

Spring ballot questions include 13 communities being asked to help maintain existing services

January 28, 2020
Education Maple Grove School in Marathon County, Jan. 20, 2020 (Photo by Pat Kreitlow)
Education Two School Systems, One Gets VP Attention

Pence WI visit promotes choice but voucher schools draining local resources

January 27, 2020

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