Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday signed a bill into law that increases shared revenue by at least 20% for most municipalities across the state, the first major increase in nearly two decades. Shared revenue is one of the most significant sources of funding the state provides to local governments. The funds are largely unrestricted, meaning local governments can allocate them as they see fit. The City of Lancaster will receive an additional $222,000 in fiscal year 2024, when the change will take effect. Lancaster City Administrator David Carlson said those funds will likely be directed toward road improvements that have been put off for years because of a lack of funding. Other possible uses for the increased funding could include supporting capital improvements like those planned at the Lancaster fire station or increased staffing in certain departments that have shrunk over the years such as parks and recreation.
