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The NFL draft in Green Bay

Economist Adam Hoffer stopped in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk to help break down the economics of the NFL draft coming to Green Bay. We also dived into the hundreds of millions of dollars Wisconsin is losing out on by not legalizing weed, and we hit on the La Crosse School District's budget situation. 

Hoffer works in excise tax — otherwise known as sin tax, like weed, alcohol, cigarettes — for the Tax Foundation and he used to teach sports economics at UW-La Crosse. Plus, he ran for school board, so he's got all those numbers fresh in his head.

We  began there, as Hoffer breaks down the budget situation for La Crosse Schools, after voters passed a $53.5 million referendum to build a new elementary school and close three others.

After that, we spent some time on what Wisconsin is missing out on by not legalizing marijuana. In 2022, Illinois raked in $36 million in tax revenue from Wisconsin residents buying weed there.

Finally, we ended the show talking about Green Bay hosting the NFL draft, and beginning with some numbers from the state agency, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) saying the state will get $90 million in economic impact — $20 million of that in Green Bay — from the draft. And, we simply asked Hoffer, is that propaganda? The conclusion he gets me to though is interesting. 

Economist Adam Hoffer stopped in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk to help break down the economics of the NFL draft coming to Green Bay. We also dived into the hundreds of millions of dollars Wisconsin is losing out on by not legalizing weed, and we hit on the La Crosse School District's budget situation.&nbsp;
Hoffer works in excise tax &mdash; otherwise known as sin tax, like weed, alcohol, cigarettes &mdash; for the Tax Foundation and he used to teach sports economics at UW-La Crosse. Plus, he ran for school board, so he's got all those numbers fresh in his head.
We&nbsp; began there, as Hoffer breaks down the budget situation for La Crosse Schools, after voters passed a $53.5 million referendum to build a new elementary school and close three others.
After that, we spent some time on what Wisconsin is missing out on by not legalizing marijuana. In 2022, Illinois raked in $36 million in tax revenue from Wisconsin residents buying weed there.
Finally, we ended the show talking about Green Bay hosting the NFL draft, and beginning with some numbers from the state agency, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) <a href="https://wedc.org/all-eyes-on-wisconsin-this-week/">saying </a>the state will get $90 million in economic impact &mdash; $20 million of that in Green Bay &mdash; from the draft. And, we simply asked Hoffer, is that propaganda? The conclusion he gets me to though is interesting.&nbsp;

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Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.