State Capitol Report: Scrutinizing The Budget, Proposals To Expand Broadband

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In this edition of the State Capitol Report, a Democratic state senator from Milwaukee discusses Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget. Then we talk with an official from the state’s Public Service Commission about provisions in the budget that would expand broadband internet service.

Featured in this Show

  • Democratic Senator Talks State Budget Plan

    State Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, is a member of the influential legislative committee tasked with reviewing the governor’s $91 billion state budget plan. Johnson discusses her priorities for the budget and other proposals moving through the Capitol.

  • State Budget Proposals To Expand Broadband

    Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal includes $200 million to help improve broadband access in Wisconsin. We speak to the director of digital access for the state’s Public Service Commission about what the various proposals would do.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Sen. LaTonya Johnson Guest
  • Alyssa Kenney Guest

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