All articles tagged with #tax dollars
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Boston Herald
The 2023 Massachusetts State Police payroll has been released, revealing earnings ranging from $400,000 and above. The Boston Herald encourages readers to explore the database and offers a Watchdog newsletter for related coverage, while also inviting tips and questions regarding the payroll.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WISN Milwaukee
The Milwaukee County Board has unanimously voted against using local tax dollars to fund renovations to American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred visited Milwaukee to urge public funding for the renovations, but the board members expressed concerns about using taxpayer money for the project when there are other budget holes to fill. Governor Tony Evers has proposed a $290 million aid package using state money to renovate the ballpark, but Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has already rejected that plan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKRC TV Cincinnati
A new report by WalletHub analyzed how efficiently each state spends its tax dollars and found that New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Florida are the top three states with the best return on investment. The report looked at factors such as education, health, safety, economy, and infrastructure to determine which states are the most fiscally responsible and efficient with their government spending.