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Milwaukee's Budget Crisis Demands State Help | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee faces a looming budget crisis with a projected $100 million shortfall by 2031, despite recent tax hikes and healthy reserves. Internal cost-cutting won’t suffice, says Comptroller Bill Christianson, who urges state aid—especially since mandatory spending on police and fire can’t be slashed. Mayor Johnson is seeking public input on cuts, but reducing revenue-generating fees could backfire. Christianson’s clear message: solving this requires a state-city partnership, not just city efforts alone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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