Wisconsin's state budget -- frequently asked questions

Journal Sentinel by Jason Stein | Feb. 20, 2011 (News Analysis)

Is the state of Wisconsin really in a financial crisis? The short answer is yes -- without action in this fiscal year the state will not be able to pay some of its expected bills. As Gov. Scott Walker pushes for financial concessions from state workers, some opponents of the Republican governor’s proposal are arguing that there isn’t a budget shortfall.

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by Fabrice Florin - Feb. 20, 2011

Informative analysis about Wisconsin's state budget crisis by the Pulitzer Prize winning Journal Sentinel. This report investigates a recent memo by the Legislature’s nonpartisan Fiscal Bureau to conclude that the state is indeed facing a financial crisis, despite claims to the contrary by some partisan media outlets. The story appears factual and fair, though a few more independent sources would be helpful to confirm its accuracy. On the whole, this helps clarify a muddled situation based on available factual evidence.

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