This week on Wausau Pilot Deep Dive: Our virtual hosts unpack the latest debate over tax increment financing in Marathon County. As supervisors revise a resolution aimed at tightening oversight of TIF districts, we explore how these economic development tools work, why they spark such fierce debate, and what’s at stake for local taxpayers, schools, and public services.

This week, we take a look behind the scenes at the city of Wausau's debate over whether to spend taxpayer funds on a homeless shelter that will be run by a faith-based organization. Are Bridge Street Mission's policies against gay and trans volunteers and staff a problem? Or is this the best solution to the city's growing homelessness crisis?