Local governments, awash in federal cash, still trying to spend down millions from the CARES Act Overwhelmed by COVID-19 relief Local governments, awash in federal cash, still trying to spend down millions from the CARES Act By MARK LISHERON | Fall 2021 Through July, the Badger Institute identified more than $100 million of CARES Act funding that remained to be spent in Wisconsin. That figure is surely much higher. Of the 10 largest counties and 10 largest cities in Wisconsin that we formally asked for an accounting, seven failed to fulfill their legal obligation to respond. Read Full Story Here Check out the full Fall 2021 edition of Diggings online today by clicking here. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email What We're Reading -Cato Institute: Billions and billions to be wasted -City Journal: Free-speech entrepreneurs -Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Wisconsin's state report cards mask troubling proficiency rates -American Enterprise Institute: Bridging the gaps in education data -City Journal: Greener— and poorer Our work in advancing free markets, opportunity and prosperity in the Badger State is only made possible by generous donations from our supporters. We never have, and never will, accept government funding. Donate online or email Angela Smith, Director of Development. The Badger Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donate Now Listen to our New Podcast "Free Exchange" Free markets, limited government, and individual liberty – you know these principles, now hear the stories of the men and women who embody them and the policies that advance them. Listen as the team from Wisconsin’s Badger Institute come together to demystify, explore and discover ways to make communities in our state freer and more prosperous, one episode at a time. Subscribe to the Podcast The Badger Institute | 700 W Virginia St, Suite 301, Milwaukee, WI 53204 www.badgerinstitute.org Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!