Bill Osmulski, Author at RightWisconsin

For The Evers Administration, Sunshine Week Never Really Began

by Bill Osmulski | Mar 25, 2019 | Features

Journalists have reported a disconcerting level of secrecy and pettiness that the Evers administration has demonstrated in its response to open records requests.

Fewer Than Half Of Evers’ New Taxes and Fees Go To More Road Spending

by Bill Osmulski | Mar 11, 2019 | Features

Evers can only claim he is adding $294.1 million to local and state road improvements, while increasing taxes and fees by $600 million.

Chippewa Falls Hit With TID Tax

by Bill Osmulski | Jan 16, 2019 | Features

The new development might not be paying city taxes, but it still requires city services. The city’s residents, therefore, face either higher taxes or diminished services. The choice for Chippewa Falls, as with nearly every city that uses TIF, is easy. Raise taxes.

Alliant Bursts Beaver Dam TIF’s “But-For” Bubble

by Bill Osmulski | Jan 9, 2019 | Features

For one of the requirements, the local government must prove that no new businesses would appear unless it creates the TIF district. This is called the “but-for” provision.

2018 School Report Cards: Districts Generally Improve, Schools Drifting To Middle

by Bill Osmulski | Nov 22, 2018 | Features

Student achievement in Wisconsin school districts is on the rise, according to the Department of Public Instruction’s latest report cards released on Tuesday.

Liberal Groups Call For Massive Protest Against Trump, Sessions Resignation

by Bill Osmulski | Nov 8, 2018 | Features

On Thursday at 5 p.m., liberal groups plan to conduct major protests throughout the country, including in up to 21 Wisconsin cities, because President Trump accepted U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ resignation on Wednesday

School Districts Use Projected Tax Cuts To Hide Huge Referendum Tax Hikes

by Bill Osmulski | Oct 16, 2018 | Features

Homeowners in 148 school districts across Wisconsin will be getting an unexpected tax cut next year, but many of those districts would prefer to keep that a secret – and backfill those savings with new spending.

New London Officials Deny Wheel Tax Went Into General Fund – Contradicting City Budget

by Bill Osmulski | Sep 18, 2018 | Features

The City of New London has been caught in a lie, and so far, their response has been to tell an even bigger lie.

What Did New London Spend Its Wheel Tax Money On? Because It Wasn’t Roads

by Bill Osmulski | Sep 4, 2018 | Features

The City of New London has a balanced budget this year, which includes $184,000 from its new wheel tax, but spends only $18,000 on road work. So the big question is: what did New London spend its wheel tax money on?

Local Roads Clearly Not A Local Priority

by Bill Osmulski | Jul 23, 2018 | Features

Local governments throughout the state claim their roads are falling apart and they don’t have any money to fix them. That’s not true; not by a long shot.

Bill Osmulski

For The Evers Administration, Sunshine Week Never Really Began

Fewer Than Half Of Evers’ New Taxes and Fees Go To More Road Spending

Chippewa Falls Hit With TID Tax

Alliant Bursts Beaver Dam TIF’s “But-For” Bubble

2018 School Report Cards: Districts Generally Improve, Schools Drifting To Middle

Liberal Groups Call For Massive Protest Against Trump, Sessions Resignation

School Districts Use Projected Tax Cuts To Hide Huge Referendum Tax Hikes

New London Officials Deny Wheel Tax Went Into General Fund – Contradicting City Budget

What Did New London Spend Its Wheel Tax Money On? Because It Wasn’t Roads

Local Roads Clearly Not A Local Priority

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