Sen. Wanggaard: Milwaukee spends “new” Act 12 funds on massive raises for staff and pension obligation; virtually nothing for police

$20 Million Discrepancy in Sales Tax Revenue Reported Received MADISON – Senator Van Wanggaard today released data showing that nearly between 90-99% of the revenue Milwaukee received under 2023 Act 12 was spent on raises for city employees, including the mayor and common council, and its unfunded pension obligation. The exact percentage is unclear, because of a discrepancy in the amount of sales ...