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Milwaukee County’s Budget Crunch | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County faces a $50 million budget shortfall in 2027, driven by years of stagnant state funding and rising costs, forcing painful choices: deeper spending cuts and a major property tax hike to fund new projects like a forensic center and museum. Department heads are once again being asked to slash budgets, while inflation and pension obligations from a past bad deal eat up any new revenue, including from a recent sales tax. Transit services are set for drastic cuts, and a new courthouse will likely saddle residents with even higher taxes later — all while officials blame the lack of…
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