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Dark Store Loopholes

Posted on: October 18, 2018

Five things to know about the 'dark store' referendum on midterm ballots

"The one thing that gets lost in talking about the details is the reason local governments are concerned," said Curt Witynski, deputy director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. "They're concerned about the fairness of the property-tax system."

Natalie Wickman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Evers to close controversial ‘Dark Store’ loophole

Posted on: February 28, 2019

Sheboygan voters will have their say on 'dark store' tax loopholes in April election

Posted on: January 11, 2019

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Posted on: January 7, 2019

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Posted on: December 30, 2018

How the “dark stores” loophole helps big-box retailers evade millions in property taxes

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Continued Reaction To So-Called Dark Store Loopholes

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Tax 'loophole' critics win big on Election Day, but prospects for real change unclear

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Local and state leaders: Voters make 'dark store' directive clear

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Rock, Walworth counties OK dark store advisory referendums

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Wisconsin election: Voters favor closing 'dark stores' property tax loophole

Posted on: November 19, 2018

City approves nearly $130,000 combined payout to settle Lowe's 'dark store' lawsuit

Posted on: October 29, 2018

Officials urge support of Dark Store referendums

Posted on: October 29, 2018

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Posted on: October 29, 2018

“Everyday the state Legislature does not act to close these loopholes, taxes are increasing for all

Posted on: October 29, 2018

Kenosha county officials tackle ‘dark store loophole’ issue, put referendum on November ballot

Posted on: October 23, 2018

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Posted on: October 18, 2018

VIDEO: Local officials push to close dark store loopholes

Posted on: October 18, 2018

Many voters to see referendums on so-called 'dark store loophole'

Posted on: October 18, 2018

‘It’s not right:’ Elected officials urge candidates for governor to close tax loopholes

Posted on: October 10, 2018

Local Leaders Demand Big Store Tax Reform

Posted on: October 10, 2018

Burlington to consider joining dark store tax battle

Posted on: October 7, 2018

Panel wants property assessment loopholes closed

Posted on: October 7, 2018

La Crosse area officials: Dark store loophole unfair to homeowners

Posted on: September 21, 2018

Walmart sues city over tax funds

Posted on: September 21, 2018

Groups make pitch for and against 'dark stores'

Posted on: September 12, 2018

Municipalities, businesses butting heads over “dark stores”

Posted on: September 12, 2018

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Posted on: August 28, 2018

'Dark store' appeals on the rise in Wisconsin

Posted on: August 28, 2018

Shifting the Tax Burden

Posted on: August 27, 2018

City, Walmart settle value dispute--for now

Posted on: August 24, 2018

Dark Store Reform Important to All of Us

Posted on: August 17, 2018

Lasse: Dark store Theory is a con

Posted on: August 16, 2018

West Allis voters loudly demand Legislators close the so-called dark store loophole

Posted on: August 15, 2018

10 new lawsuits protest Eau Claire tax bills

Posted on: August 17, 2018

Marshfield may join Dark Store fight

Posted on: August 14, 2018

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Posted on: August 10, 2018

Dark Store Loophole: Walmart and Menards Take Action Against City to Lower Assessed Value

Posted on: August 10, 2018

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Posted on: August 9, 2018

City Manager Mark Freitag, Janesville, Dark Store Op-Ed

Posted on: August 9, 2018

City may aid dark store lobbying efforts

Posted on: August 6, 2018

Sturgeon Bay Wal-Mart gets reassessed in dark store case

Posted on: July 23, 2018

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Posted on: July 10, 2018

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Posted on: July 9, 2018

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Posted on: May 18, 2018

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Posted on: April 25, 2018

Democratic legislators committed to closing ‘dark store loophole’

Posted on: April 6, 2018

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Posted on: April 2, 2018

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Posted on: February 26, 2018

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Posted on: February 26, 2018

WalMart Wants Tax Refund Due to "Dark Store Theory"

Posted on: February 22, 2018

City takes on 'dark store' tax strategy

Posted on: February 19, 2018

Close the Dark Stores Tax Loophole

Posted on: February 12, 2018