Outlook For Gubernatorial Race, How Foxconn Investment Will Affect Wisconsinites

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On this edition of the State Capitol Report we take a look at the campaigns of Governor Scott Walker and state Superintendent Tony Evers now that the primary is over and political ads are in rotation. We also hear from an economist about how Foxconn’s investment and job promises could affect quality of life for those in the southeastern portion of the state.

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  • Check-In On The Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race

    Following the primary election, advertising money has been poured into the gubernatorial race, and recent polling has Gov. Scott Walker and state Superintendent Tony Evers in a dead heat in the gubernatorial race. In this edition of the State Capitol Report, we check in on their campaigns with two Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters.

  • Foxconn: The Job Market And Government Incentives

    Foxconn may change elements of a facility in Racine County, but officials say they’re committed to a $10 billion investment and up to 13,000 jobs. Our guest is an economist who details how state incentives could translate into the job market and affect quality of life in southeastern Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Carrie Kaufman Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Kealey Bultena Producer
  • Michael Dieringer Technical Director
  • Molly Beck Guest
  • Patrick Marley Guest
  • Tim Bartik Guest