MONEY

The Wisconsin economy is on the way toward an upswing, according to Wisconsin Department of Revenue economist John Koskinen, due to the influx of federal stimulus dollars heading toward the state. Koskinen sat down with Here & Now to discuss where these funds will be spent, as well as what the future holds for the Wisconsin economy. Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madison, proposed a new beer tax which would add another 2.4 cents per bottle of beer purchased, a measure some lawmakers say will help lower the instances of drunken driving in the state. Rep. Berceau and New Glarus Brewery owner Deb Carey joined Here & Now to discuss this bill, which is now meeting resistance throughout the state.Wisconsin schools are getting more than $200-million this year from the federal government, to support a program designed to help students from poor families do better in school. As Brian Bull reports, the number of students eligible for this help is growing…