Washington News, What’s In Evers’ New Budget

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President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration
President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo

Joe Biden visited Wisconsin Tuesday evening, touting his coronavirus recovery package in Congress. We talk with a White House reporter about where that effort stands on Capitol Hill. Then a WPR state capitol reporter catches us up on Governor Tony Evers new budget he laid out Tuesday night as well.

Featured in this Show

  • This Week In Washington: February 17, 2021

    We look at top stories in national politics, including the status of President Joe Biden’s nearly $2 trillion coronavirus recovery and relief package in Congress.

  • Governor Evers Lays Out Biennial Budget Plan

    We discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ Tuesday biennial budget address and the obstacles his spending plan faces from the Republican-controlled state legislature.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Toluse Olorunnipa Guest
  • Laurel White Guest

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