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Capitol Notes

Capitol Notes

By: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Summary

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.

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Episodes
  • Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Senate sours on plan to spend budget surplus

    Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Senate sours on plan to spend budget surplus
    May 18 2026

    Right here, folks: Everything you need to know about the $2 billion spending plan that would have increased school spending, lowered property taxes and resulted in $300 rebates went bust last week in the Wisconsin Senate.

    Why was it signed off on by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders? Why were there supporters and critics on both sides? And will it rise again?

    These questions and more are answered on this week’s Capitol Notes.
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    15 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Mail-in voting could be slower in upcoming midterms

    Capitol Notes: Mail-in voting could be slower in upcoming midterms
    May 11 2026

    There were small numbers of ballots that didn't get counted after the spring election in Wisconsin. Several voters even sued. What's the message for clerks and voters alike?
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    13 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Could Democrats take over the Wisconsin Legislature? And more

    Capitol Notes: Could Democrats take over the Wisconsin Legislature? And more
    Apr 27 2026

    What the national Marquette Law School Poll shows about a potential blue wave and how it could affect state legislative and governor’s races.
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    15 mins
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