Wisconsin Politics Heating Up, Nature And Healing, State Budget Discussion

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Wisconsin’s Democratic senators have revealed their budget priorities just a few weeks before Governor Scott Walker will deliver his budget address. We speak with a member of the Joint Finance Committee about Democratic priorities for the upcoming budget. Also, we examine the importance of nature in bringing the people of Milwaukee together, and follow the latest proposals from legislators and the Governor.

Featured in this Show

  • Wisconsin Politics Are Heating Up

    Wisconsin politics are heating up, as both Republicans and Democrats begin to outline their agendas and budget priorities. Wednesday, state Democrats announced an agenda focused on raising the minimum wage and expanding Medicaid with Federal funds.

    Thursday, Governor Walker announced his “Workforce Readiness Plan,” which looks to expand job training and require drug tests for recipients of public benefits.

  • Using Nature To Help Heal The Divide In Milwaukee

    Though far from a silver bullet, nature can be a good way to find common ground and help work through problems. An urban ecologist makes the case that nature should matter to Milwaukee’s residents, and could go a long way in bringing people together.

  • Senator Lena Taylor Weighs In On Impending Budget Debate

    As Wisconsin lawmakers begin to plan the next biennial budget, Joint Finance Committee member Senator Lena Taylor weighs in on what she thinks are the priorities.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Scott Bauer Guest
  • Glenna Holstein Guest
  • Lena Taylor Guest