New revenue numbers show WI predicted surplus of $560 million

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MADISON (WITI) — The state’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau released updated revenue projections on Thursday, May 9th, and predicted a $560 million surplus. Meanwhile, Chief Executive.net says Wisconsin is the 17th best state…

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