Capitol Chats: La Follette School's Yackee expects 'wild growth' for new undergraduate public policy major
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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, La Follette School of Public Affairs Director Susan Webb Yackee discusses a newly unveiled undergraduate major in public policy.
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Capitol Chats: Guv candidate Hong has 'newfound sense of hope' following Mamdani victory
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In this week's Capitol Chats podcast, Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, talks about her campaign for governor and what fellow democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral victory could mean for her candidacy in Wisconsin.
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Capitol Chats: U.S. Rep. Wied criticizes Dem approach to shutdown fight as 'political'
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In this week's Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown. The De Pere Republican also declines to directly say whether he supports extending enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, a law he criticizes as "flawed."
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Capitol Chats: Law Forward's Poland discusses congressional redistricting in Wisconsin
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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Law Forward Director of Litigation Doug Poland talks about lawsuits in the state related to congressional redistricting and how Law Forward's lawsuit differs from redistricting efforts in other states.
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Capitol Chats: Medical Society's Halverson says government 'getting in the way' of vaccine access
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Capitol Chats: GOP guv candidate Tiffany declines to say if he supports six-week abortion ban
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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, guv candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, talks about his newly announced campaign and declines to say if he would support a six-week abortion ban after cosponsoring one in Congress.
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Capitol Chats: Milwaukee County Exec Crowley aims to be "governor for all of us" if elected to East Wing
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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley talks about his campaign for governor and says he would be a governor for all, not just Milwaukee County. Crowley also touts his background as a state legislator.
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Capitol Chats: Rep. Brent Jacobson says Supreme Court flip to liberal control prompted Assembly bid
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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Brent Jacobson, R-Mosinee, shares what motivated him to run for office and his key priorities in the Legislature.
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Capitol Chats: Secretary of State Godlewski says her experience makes her the best candidate for lieutenant governor
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In this week's Capitol Chats, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski touts her ability to be "part of team" in her run for lieutenant governor.
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Capitol Chats: Marquette Law School Poll's Franklin says name ID a challenge for 2026 guv candidates
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In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin talks about the political environment in 2026 and challenges for gubernatorial candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.
info_outlineIn this week's Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, criticizes cuts to federal funding and tariffs under the Trump administration. Baldwin also says Dems will fight to prevent cuts to Medicaid.