Pension Promises Made–Not Kept
Adjusted for inflation, state and local government revenues have more than doubled since the 1970s. But state and local politicians haven’t collected nearly enough taxes to pay for the retirement promises they’ve made to their friends in government employees unions.
Central Iowa Assessments Up…Again
After Wisconsin’s Act 10
In 2011, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a controversial piece of legislation known as Act 10. The bill restricted collective bargaining to base wages, required annual recertification for bargaining unit representation, and raised teacher contribution rates to the state pension and health care
Democracy Thriving in Local Governments
The Public Pension Party Must End
The Clock is Ticking on State Pension Systems
A recent Wilshire Consulting report estimates that at the end of fiscal 2017, state government pensions nationwide were only 70 percent funded, down from 87 percent in 2007.
Why School Spending is So Unequal
Per pupil spending on education varies drastically across the country, even within some states. One significant factor in the variations is property taxes. Wealthy enclaves with million-dollar homes tend to contribute tax revenues not available in poorer parts of a