Media Coverage

• Wisconsin schools are facing fiscal cliffs. How did we get here? JSOnline, January 25, 2024
• Wisconsin public schools say lack of state funding could lead to cuts. WUWM, November 13, 2023
• MPS board votes to add referendum to April ballot TMJ4, January 11, 2024
• MPS board OKs referendum question to boost funding Fox 6, January 11, 2024
• MPS seeks $252 million property tax referendum to sustain programs | WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR, January 12, 2024
• MPS board puts $252 million referendum on spring ballot WISN, January 12, 2024
• Wisconsin Schools are facing fiscal cliffs, closing buildings and going to referendum. How did we get here? JSOnline, January 25, 2024
• Here are the types of school referendums and when they've succeeded in Wisconsin JSOnline, January 25, 2024
• If it seems Wisconsin school districts are asking voters for money more often, it’s because they are. Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 25, 2024
• Wisconsin schools are facing fiscal cliffs. How did we get here? JSOnline, January 25, 2024
• Voters will decide on millions of dollars in school referendums this spring, including in Milwaukee, Mukwonago, more. JSOnline, February 2, 2024
• Milwaukee mayor, county executive back referendum to raise taxes for MPS JSOnline, February 13, 2024
• Get the Facts: Milwaukee Public Schools $252 million referendum on April ballot WISN, February 14, 2024
• Art, music and gym classes in jeopardy if $252M referendum fails, MPS superintendent says TMJ4, February 15, 2024
• MPS referendum in April ballot: Here's how much you are asked to contribute to generate education funding CBS 58, February 15, 2024
• MPS asks voters for $252 million in April referendum Spectrum, February 20, 2024
• Push for increase in funding for Milwaukee Public Schools continues (Press Conference) CBS 58, February 22, 2024
• MPS funding referendum, Mandela Barnes voices support (Press Conference) FOX 6, February 22, 2024
• Milwaukee Public Schools' $252 million referendum: What's the district's plan for that money? CBS 58, February 22, 2024
• Should MPS close schools before asking to raise taxes? The district says savings wouldn't be significant, February 23, 2024
• It's Wisconsin Public Education Network's Public School Week TMJ4, February 26, 2024
• MPS superintendent optimistic $252 million referendum will pass Spectrum, February 29, 2024
• MPS: If referendum fails, schools may be cut by 13%, central administration by 26% WUWM, February 29, 2024
• Friday is the Last Day of Public Schools Week- TMJ4, March 1, 2024
• 40 parents and education leaders from MPS rally in Madison for better public school funding TMJ4, March 1, 2024
• Milwaukee Public Schools asking voters to approve $252M Wisconsin Public Radio, March 15, 2024
• As early voting opens, lawmakers from Milwaukee endorse MPS referendum JSOnline, March 19, 2024