Wisconsin revenue grows $500 million more than expected

New projections released Thursday show the state will take in just over $500 million more than expected over the next two years, giving lawmakers the ability to put more money toward schools. That’s the good news from Thursday’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Well, good news for K-12 schools anyway, most observers believe. No speculation was reported as to whether the brighter financial projection could loosen things up for recently tightened UW System budget. Read more.