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State Aid Shrinks, Property Taxes Rise | Milwaukee News
Ninety-two school districts face a fifteen percent drop in state aid for the 2026-27 school year, forcing them to rely more on property taxes as state funding fails to keep up with inflation and rising costs. While total aid hasn’t shrunk, its share of the budget is shrinking, flipping the traditional funding model and putting pressure on homeowners. With health insurance and other expenses soaring, districts are staring down millions in shortfalls — and local taxpayers are being asked to shoulder a growing burden. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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