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Bill Barth: Try regular order, not amendments

Legislating through amending Wisconsin’s supreme law should raise skepticism. It means politicians are unwilling to use regular order and seek compromise by working together to find broad solutions. Remember that when you vote.

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Matthew Joynt: Here’s how to solve school funding, property tax dilemma

Rather than letting another election season divide us over who is responsible, Wisconsin can work toward a durable solution: give schools predictable, inflation-responsive revenue authority; fund that commitment with state resources; reduce pressure on local property taxpayers; and lessen communities’ dependence on recurring operating referenda.

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Bill Barth: Try regular order, not amendments

Legislating through amending Wisconsin’s supreme law should raise skepticism. It means politicians are unwilling to use regular order and seek compromise by working together to find broad solutions. Remember that when you vote.

Read More »

Matthew Joynt: Here’s how to solve school funding, property tax dilemma

Rather than letting another election season divide us over who is responsible, Wisconsin can work toward a durable solution: give schools predictable, inflation-responsive revenue authority; fund that commitment with state resources; reduce pressure on local property taxpayers; and lessen communities’ dependence on recurring operating referenda.

Read More »

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