Iowa Caucus Recap, Decline Of Driver’s Licenses, How Tax Inversion Affects Wisconsin

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Iowans caucused last night to help choose the eventual presidential nominees, but none of the candidates became clear front-runners. NPR’s Don Gonyea joins us to discuss the caucus and what’s next on the campaign trail. One of Wisconsin’s oldest companies Johnson Controls announced it will be merging with Tyco International, which could cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue. Our guest explains how the merger will work, and how it will affect state funds. We also explore the decline in demand for new driver’s licenses, and cover the day’s top headline.

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    Presidential hopefuls have been campaigning in Iowa for the last few weeks leading up to last night’s Iowa Caucus. Texas Senator Ted Cruz won on the Republican side, narrowly beating celebrity businessman Donald Trump. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton beat Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders by the slimmest of margins to secure a victory on the Democratic side. We speak with NPR National Political Correspondent Don Gonyea about the caucus and what’s next on the campaign trail.

  • Is The Driver's License In Decline?

    According to new estimates, the demand for the driver’s license is shrinking. We’ll find out why some young Americans say it’s just as convenient grabbing a ride with friends with less expense.

  • Senator Tammy Baldwin Takes Aim At Corporate Inversions

    Wisconsin-based company Johnson Controls recently announced that it would merge with Tyco International, resulting in a $150 million loss of tax revenue. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin shares why reforming this system of corporate inversions is a priority for her.

  • What Lower Than Expected Tax Revenues Mean For Wisconsin Taxpayers

    The Legislative Fiscal Bureau is reporting that Wisconsin’s net general fund balance as of June 30, 2017 will be $94.3 million short due to a shortfall of $158 million dollars in estimated tax collections. We find out what it may mean for Wisconsin taxpayers.

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  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Don Gonyea Guest
  • Julie Beck Guest
  • Tammy Baldwin Guest
  • Todd Berry Guest

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