According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wisconsin had a debt of $22,086,615,000 in fiscal year 2015. Wisconsin's College Savings Program — Wisconsin offers two higher education savings plans under Section 529 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code: The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Oct. 1, 2019 5:30 am ET Wisconsin has long been famous for its lakes and cheese. This rule applies to original creditors and collection agents. The study ranks the states according to their Taxpayer Burden or Surplus™, which is each taxpayer's share of state bills after available assets have been tapped. Contact: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Wisconsin law prohibits any collection efforts on accounts where the statute of limitations clock has expired. The 2019 numbers were below those reported the year before, when 65% of U.S. graduates had loan debt, according to the institute. This website is provided to consolidate information that investors in bonds, notes and other obligations issued by the Capital Finance Office, for or on behalf of the State of Wisconsin and its agencies, may find of interest; however, the information contained on this website has been included for general informational purposes only. Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (608) 267-1711. Debt Adjustment Loans. This year the study found that 40 states do not have enough money to pay all of their bills and in total the states have racked up $1.5 trillion in unfunded state debt. After months of debate, numerous public hearings, countless hours making its way through committee, dozens of amendments voted on and almost 80 vetoes, Assembly Bill 56, the state budget bill, has been signed into law by Governor Tony Evers and is now 2019 Wisconsin Act 9. July 9, 2019 A MacIver Institute Analysis The 2019-21 Wisconsin state budget is now law. Now it is becoming known for risky debt. Under Wisconsin § 893.05, a creditor may not file a lawsuit on a debt after the Wisconsin statute of limitations expires. 1-800-452-3328 or (608) 264-7969 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Credit Cards. Investments. Debt (November 27, 2019) University of Wisconsin System Positions (November 25, 2019) University of Wisconsin System 2017-19 Industrial and Economic Developemnt Funds (November 18, 2019) State of Wisconsin Investment Board Expenses to Trust Fund and Positions (November 18, 2019) Natural Resources Land Management Contracts (November 18, 2019) The total state debt owned by the 50 states was $1.15 trillion with a per capita debt … April 30, 2019. The state debt per capita was $3,829. The party of fiscal responsibility reportedly went into debt floating the doomed campaign of Scott Walker, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Photo by Michelle Stocker, The Capital Times. Free Student Debt Hotline – Call 1-833-589-0750 for COVID-19 student loan relief information. Governor's Task Force on Student Debt — Learn more about how Wisconsin is addressing student debt. Debt Collection Agencies. Last year’s Wisconsin college graduates on average racked up $31,550 in student loan debt, the 14th highest average among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a new report from the Institute for College Access & Success. 1-855-411-2372. Financial Services Banks and Credit Unions. Last year’s Wisconsin college graduates on average racked up $31,550 in student loan debt, the 14th highest average among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a new report from the Institute for College Access & Success. https://rightwisconsin.com/2019/04/30/wisconsins-hidden-debt This ranked Wisconsin 16th among the states in debt and 17th in per capita debt. Tom Tiffany and Duey Stroebel: Wisconsin’s hidden debt.