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Milwaukee Courthouse Cost Skyrockets | Milwaukee News
Milwaukee County’s courthouse overhaul just hit a staggering $900 million — double the original estimate — sparking a fierce debate over who pays. With aging, unsafe buildings and a mounting maintenance backlog, officials say it’s a matter of when, not if, the new courthouse is built. But one supervisor is pushing for a November ballot referendum to let voters decide whether the County Board can approve extra funds — raising big questions about borrowing, taxes, and fiscal responsibility. The County Executive insists funding can be found without raising property taxes, but with construction…
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