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Like Wisconsin overall, Jefferson County over the past decade has faced a slowdown in development rates and declining school enrollment. Local governments and school districts in Jefferson County have also struggled to keep up with inflation and the growing costs of providing services under state limits on their revenues. Examining the financial impact of increased development activity can inform not only these communities’ decisions but also our understanding of the state as a whole.

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