State Capitol Report: Much More Tax Revenue, How The State Budget Is Shaping Up

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People walk in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol
The Wisconsin State Capitol on Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

We learn why state tax revenues are up more than $4 billion above estimates. Then, we hear from a state lawmaker on the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee about what changes he wants to see in the state budget.

Featured in this Show

  • Money Talks: State Taxes Include Additional $4 Billion

    Wisconsin got some good news last week: tax revenues will be $4.4 billion more than originally expected. We talk with the Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca about why revenues are up and what it means for the state moving forward.

  • Budget Changes Proposed By Legislature's Finance Committee

    State Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, discusses the Legislature’s steps to build a state budget plan for the next two years. We explore recent action on schools, transportation, taxes and more.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Angelo Bautista Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Peter Barca Guest
  • Howard Marklein Guest