State Capitol Report: Top veterans official retires, GOP leader discusses priorities

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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos gestures as he speaks.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos speaks at the front of the chamber Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Outgoing Wisconsin Veterans Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar reflects on her career and veteran care in Wisconsin. Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos shares his legislative priorities for the year.

Featured in this Show

  • State veterans agency leader retires

    Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Mary Kolar retired last week. We talk with her about her tenure and the state of veteran care, and get some advice for her successor.

  • Assembly Speaker Robin Vos looks to upcoming legislative session

    Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos talks about his hope for more consensus with Democrats and Gov. Tony Evers during the upcoming legislative session.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Mary Kolar Guest
  • Robin Vos Guest

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