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Home » Press Releases » A Better Wisconsin Together: New study shows GOP legislators not doing their jobs, neglecting local schools has led to higher property taxes for Wisconsin families
MADISON, Wis. — A recent study shows how legislative Republicans’ long-standing refusal to adequately fund our local schools is increasing costs for Wisconsinites, finding this year’s K-12 public schools portion of property taxes will be $327.2 million more than last year. Driving the property tax increases are a record number of school referendums passed by local taxpayers in...