Ola Lisowski, Author at RightWisconsin

Top 10 Ways to Improve the Joint Finance Budget

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Jun 18, 2019 | Features

If there is a need to increase spending, the state should pay for it directly and not increase borrowing.

Finance Committee Passes $536 Million Tax Cut Package, Finishing Its Work on 2019-21 Budget

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Jun 16, 2019 | Features

“We probably spent more than we would have liked,” Nygren said. “That’s part of the compromise of legislating in split government.”

$1.2 Billion in Property Tax Increases Up for Vote in School Referenda Tuesday

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Apr 1, 2019 | Features

Forty-eight districts across the state are asking voters to approve projects ranging from brand new schools, to operating costs, and security upgrades.

Evers Budget Extends UW Tuition Freeze, Hikes Spending

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Mar 18, 2019 | Features

The cornerstone of Evers’ budget plan for colleges and universities is a continuation of former Gov. Scott Walker’s tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students across the University of Wisconsin System.

Expulsions Up, Enrollment Down In Wisconsin High Schools

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Feb 15, 2019 | Features

Statewide, 554 students were expelled in the 2017-18 school year, and 8.2 percent received out-of-school suspensions.

Overall Tax Burden Falls to Near 50-Year Low, State Ends Fiscal Year with Surplus

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Dec 27, 2018 | Features

The overall tax burden is at its lowest point in almost 50 years, according to a new report by the nonpartisan, independent Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Extraordinary Session Tax Proposals: Lowering Individual Income Taxes, Flexibility for Businesses

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Dec 7, 2018 | Features

Wisconsin taxpayers will soon see reductions to their individual income tax rates, thanks to the Legislature’s Extraordinary Session.

2018 School Report Cards: Spotlight on Milwaukee, Racine, Choice and Charter

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Nov 29, 2018 | Features

At twelve MPS schools, there were no students proficient in math or English. Those schools did not receive standard state report card grades, instead using the alternate rating process. That is a self-evaluation of the school’s performance on student achievement in English and math. Seven of the twelve schools reported they are making satisfactory progress, while the other five say they need improvement.

The Truth About Education Spending in Wisconsin

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Oct 31, 2018 | Features

In the first five years after the law’s implementation, school districts statewide saved a combined $3.2 billion on health care and retirement benefits, according to the Department of Administration.

Analysis: Achievement Gaps Persist in Wisconsin’s Large School Districts

Posted by Ola Lisowski | Oct 4, 2018 | Features

Districts including Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) saw achievement gaps between black and white students widen.