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Capitol Notes

Capitol Notes

By: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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 There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.WUWM Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Capitol Notes: The ABCs of school funding and tax cuts in Wisconsin

    Capitol Notes: The ABCs of school funding and tax cuts in Wisconsin
    Jun 16 2025
    The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee is putting its stamp on the state budget. Last week, it took up K-12 funding and tax cuts. Will the plans survive Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' veto pen?
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    15 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Wisconsin & the federal tax and spending bill

    Capitol Notes: Wisconsin & the federal tax and spending bill
    Jun 2 2025
    The U.S. House passed a reconciliation bill in May. The U.S. Senate is taking it up. There's a lot that's unknown about what will actually pass, but this week's Capitol Notes lays out how it could impact the Dairy State.
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    14 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Latest on Wisconsin's budget and more!

    Capitol Notes: Latest on Wisconsin's budget and more!
    May 19 2025
    Have you been thinking about how Wisconsin's going to pay for stuff, like Medicaid, given that the federal government is working to slice its budget? JR Ross of WisPolitics.com unpacks that and more on this week's Capitol Notes.
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    22 mins
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