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2007 - 2009 Budget Publications

"The Wisconsin Deficit: $652 Million (andGrowing?)" This short paper describes Wisconsin’s current deficit in the 2007-09 biennium and the very real possibility that it could grow much worse (February 28, 2008).

“Comparative Summary of the Different Versions of the 2007-2009 Budget Bill”
This comprehensive summary of the 2007-09 biennial budget bill uses a matrix format to show the evolution of the final budget bill at each stage of the budget process (October 31, 2007).

“Will the Budget Ease the Property Tax Burden for Low-Income Households?”
This short paper analyzes the erosion of the Homestead Tax Credit from inflation, and it summarizes the proposed budget changes that would adjust eligibility for the credit and the size of the credit each year to compensate for future inflation.  (October 10, 2007)

"Comparative Summary of the Governor’s 2007-2009 Budget and the Joint Finance Version" WCCF's summary of the governor's budget (Updated June 13, 2007).