Making Sustainable Travel Plans, Wisconsin Cities Receive More Revenue From Property Taxes Than Other States

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Under the current model, Wisconsin municipalities receive about 45 percent of their revenue from property taxes. That’s about 20 percent more than the national average. We learn more about the numbers and why they matter. We also talk about how to make your next travel plan more sustainable.

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  • Considering The Funding Structure Of Wisconsin Municipalities

    Wisconsin cities get about 42 percent of their revenue from property taxes, which is nearly 20 percent more than the nation’s average use of them according to U.S. Census data. We talk with the head of a Wisconsin policy research organization about their recent report on this issue.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Kelley Louise Guest
  • Rob Henken Guest