Sen. Hutton: Bill requiring basic fiscal accountability before school tax increases is headed to Governor’s desk

MADISON, Wis. — The State Senate on Wednesday approved legislation authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) and Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) to ensure school districts meet basic fiscal accountability standards before asking taxpayers to approve higher property taxes. Assembly Bill 457 requires school districts to be in compliance with existing Department of Public Instructi...