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Local Officials Seek More Money for Public Projects, Upgrades

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Local governments around the state say they’restruggling to provide adequate fundingfor public works. Next month, (NOV. 4)Milwaukee County will try to make more dollars available,by asking voters to consider a one percent sales tax increase aimed at providing more money for parks and transit.
Katelyn Ferral reports…

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