Wisconsin's $7 billion surplus does not mean spending opportunities are unlimited, a new report warns

A Wisconsin Policy Forum report says if Gov. Tony Evers’ full budget is adopted deficits could arise, despite a record $7 billion state surplus.

     

Source: GreenBayPressGazette.com



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    by Bill Scott on February 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM

    As Brewers spring training gets underway, outfielder Christian Yelich says he’ll be ready to go on opening day against the Yankees as he rebounds from back surgery – The Badgers upset Purdue in men’s college hoops on Saturday, […]

  • Wisconsin AM News Summary
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    by WRJC WebMaster on February 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM

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    by WRJC WebMaster on February 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM

    The Hillsboro Tigers girls basketball team used a team effort to breeze by Brookwood 69-41 Thursday night.  Four Tiger players reached double digits in the victory.  Michelle Hora & Carmen Erickson each had 16points to lead the way […]

  • Wisconsin PM News Summary
    by Raymond Neupert on February 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM

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    Ellamae Esther Carter entered this world on September 29, 1930 in Hustler, Wisconsin and departed iton February 7, 2025 in Goleta, California. She spent her childhood on her parents, Norman and OsaOlson’s, farm until graduating from New Lisbon […]

  • Wisconsin AM News Summar
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    One man dead, one officer wounded in Wednesday shooting (MILWAUKEE) One person is dead and a Milwaukee police office is wounded in a Wednesday shooting. Milwaukee police chief Jeffrey Norman says the department was called out just before noon for a […]

  • Campfire Kevin to entertain at Terrace Heights Retirement Community
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