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1/4/22

News & Updates | 4th Quarter 2021

President’s message If our overheated election cycles were not a sufficient reminder of the intensity of our political divisions, then the almost daily vitriolic disputes over issues ranging from mask-wearing to K-12 curricula to the conduct of elections have hammered the point home: Wisconsin is an exceedingly divided state and...Read More

Newsletter

1/4/22

4th Quarter 2021 President’s Message

If our overheated election cycles were not a sufficient reminder of the intensity of our political divisions, then the almost daily vitriolic disputes over issues ranging from mask-wearing to K-12 curricula to the conduct of elections have hammered the point home: Wisconsin is an exceedingly divided state and our political...Read More

Event Recap

12/10/21

Forum Friday: Creating a Sustainable Future for Local Parks

For the December 2021 installment of our virtual event series, Forum Friday, we focused on local park systems in Wisconsin, which are encountering hurdles but also some opportunities and increased usage amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Helping us explore these issues were our Forum Friday guests: David Crowley, County Executive, Milwaukee...Read More

Interactive Data

10/21/21

City of Madison Proposed ARPA Spending Plan

The city of Madison will receive a $47.2 million award from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that could be used to replace lost revenues, address negative impacts of the pandemic, provide premium pay to essential workers, and upgrade water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure. Under a plan approved by the...Read More

Event

10/14/21

2021 Salute to Local Government Winners

We are pleased to announce our 2021 Salute to Local Government award winners! ...Read More

Interactive Data

10/13/21

City of Milwaukee Proposed ARPA Spending Plan

The city of Milwaukee will receive a $394.2 million award from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that can be used to replace lost revenues, address negative impacts of the pandemic, provide premium pay to essential workers, and upgrade water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure. The mayor’s three-year spending proposal to the city council for the ARPA grant would put 35.4% ($140 million) toward closing budget gaps and offsetting rising pension costs. The rest would go to lead paint treatment and abatement, affordable housing, pandemic response, and other initiatives. Hover a mouse over sections within each topic area to see individual projects and budgets. ...Read More

Newsletter

10/1/21

3rd Quarter 2021 President’s Message

This fall will mark the 10th consecutive year that the Forum has produced annual reviews of both the Milwaukee County and City of Milwaukee proposed budgets. In each of those years, there has been one certainty: given the fierce financial challenges facing both governments, a primary focus would be which...Read More