State Capitol Report: Adoption Task Force, Interview With Speaker Robin Vos

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Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, is seen at the State of the State address in Madison, Wis., at the State Capitol on Jan. 10, 2017. Coburn Dukehart/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos joins this edition of the State Capitol Report to talk about his party’s plans for transportation funding, health care, and more. Speaker Vos also announced the formation of a task force on adoption last month, and public hearings start soon. We hear from a guest about the barriers to adoption in the state, and how lawmakers can help.

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  • State Capitol Report: Task Force Examining Barriers To Adoption In Wisconsin

    Wisconsin House Speaker Robin Vos announced the creation of a state task force on adoption last month, and public hearings around the state begin soon. We hear about the barriers to adoption in Wisconsin, which the task force will be looking at, and what can be done to make the process easier for families.

  • Assembly Speaker Discusses Legislative Priorities

    Wisconsin lawmakers are passing bills based on their priorities, and those don’t necessarily align with the governor’s plans. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos joins us to discuss the Republican legislature’s progress this session and how this year is different with a Democratic governor.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Kealey Bultena Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Oriana Carey Guest
  • Robin Vos Guest