Capitol Chats: Barnes says Public Service Commission should put the public over profit
Release Date: 03/18/2026
Capitol Chats: Rep. Vining says public school funding needs to be 'at the heart' of state budget
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On this week’s episode of “Capitol Chats”, Rep. Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa, talks about her campaign to succeeed retiring state Sen. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, a potential BadgerCare public option, funding public schools and addressing affordability concerns.
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Capitol Chats: U.S. Rep. Pocan says GOP money 'isn't moving the needle' in congressional races
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On this week's "Capitol Chats," U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, town of Vermont Democrat and regional vice chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, discusses the state of play in the state's congressional races, Republicans' cash advantage in Wisconsin elections, how some national Democrats are talking about transgender issues, and more.
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Capitol Chats: Mitchell Berman says Congress needs members that are 'ready to work'
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On this week’s “Capitol Chats”, emergency room nurse and 1st CD Democratic candidate Mitchell Berman discusses running against a longtime incumbent, his support for unions and how he plans to create an economy that “works for everyone.” Berman is set to face U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, in November.
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Capitol Chats: Sen. Marklein says a new governor, regulators could delay new power lines
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On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Sen. Howard Marklein discusses constituent and lawmaker pushback against two proposed transmission lines that would cross his district, his thoughts on school funding issues, and what he thinks should happen with the state’s budget surplus.
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Capitol Chats: Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s Lennington says expect 'a lot more' lawsuits if constitutional amendments don't pass
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On this week’s “Capitol Chats”, Dan Lennington of the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty discusses the three constitutional amendments on the November ballot. WILL is backing all three amendments, which would outlaw “preferential treatment” based on race within governmental entities; limit the governor’s partial veto power; and prohibit the government from regulating worship gatherings during public health emergencies.
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Capitol Chats: League of Women Voters Wisconsin’s Cronmiller says constitutional amendment could leave state 'litigating equity vs. equality'
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On this week’s “Capitol Chats”, Debra Cronmiller, executive director of the League of Women Voters Wisconsin, discusses three constitutional amendments on the November ballot. The League is urging voters to vote ‘no’ on an amendment that would outlaw “preferential treatment” based on race within governmental entities. The two other amendments limit the governor's partial veto power and disallow the government to prohibit worship gatherings during public health emergencies.
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Capitol Chats: Milwaukee police union’s Moeller says Flock regulation should be left to municipalities
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On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Milwaukee Police Association Vice President Joel Moeller discusses Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s proclamation setting new limits on Flock camera usage by city police and how state lawmakers should respond to public backlash against the automated license plate readers.
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Wisconsin Elections Commission's Jacobs says Trump mail-in ballot order unlikely to be in force for November
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On this week’s “Capitol Chats,” Wisconsin Elections Commission member Ann Jacobs discusses recent litigation by states, including Wisconsin, seeking to block a Trump administration effort to require the U.S. Postal Service only deliver mail-in absentee ballots to people on a citizenship list.
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Capitol Chats: WI Head Start Association's Mauer says federal Head Start changes will 'deteriorate quality and access'
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On this week’s “Capitol Chats”, Jennie Mauer, executive director of the Wisconsin Head Start Association, discusses a federal proposal that would increase Head Start class sizes and eliminate non-English instruction, among other changes.
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Capitol Chats: Our Revolution's Dempsey says Francesca Hong will be progressive leader 'for a long time to come'
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On this week's "Capitol Chats," Robert Dempsey, national political director for the progressive political action group Our Revolution, discusses democratic socialist Francesca Hong's loss in Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary, what it means for the progressive movement, and what comes next for Hong and Dem guv nominee David Crowley.
info_outlineIn this week's "Capitol Chats" episode, Dem guv candidate Mandela Barnes discusses his vow to freeze utility rates if elected and criticizes utility companies for being "greedy" at Wisconsinites' expense.