State Capitol Report: Wolf Hunting, GOP Plan For Pandemic

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Parishioners queue up to enter Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in downtown Denver. Attendance was limited during the coronavirus pandemic. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

A state lawmaker explains her support for Wisconsin holding a wolf hunting and trapping season this winter. Then, a leader of the GOP-controlled state Senate discusses the Republican plan to combat the pandemic.

Featured in this Show

  • GOP Senator Discusses Support For Wolf Hunting

    A conservative advocacy group is suing the state over its decision to not hold a wolf hunting and trapping season this winter. Alternatively, environmental groups are suing to restore gray wolves to the endangered species list. State Sen. Mary Felzkowski, R-Irma, discusses her support for a hunting season.

  • Republican Strategy For Fighting The Pandemic

    Last week, the Republican-controlled Legislature overruled Gov. Evers’ mask mandate and the governor promptly issued another one. We talk with Sen. Chris Kapenga, the Senate’s president, about why Republicans are against this public health measure and how they want to fight the pandemic.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Mary Felzkowski Guest
  • Chris Kapenga Guest