State Capitol Report: Election Rulings, Healthcare Heroes Act

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Voters masked against coronavirus line up at Riverside High School for Wisconsin's primary election
Voters masked against coronavirus line up at Riverside High School for Wisconsin’s primary election Tuesday April 7, 2020, in Milwaukee. Morry Gash/AP Photo

We break down two recent court actions with WPR politics reporter Laurel White. Then, state Sen. Jon Erpenbach joins us to discuss the proposed Healthcare Heroes Act. We learn how the bill would attempt to support the state’s healthcare workforce during public health emergencies.

Featured in this Show

  • Breaking Down Court Actions On Wisconsin Elections

    The state Supreme Court and federal 7th Circuit Court of Appeals took actions that affect Wisconsin’s elections. We get the details from WPR State Capitol Reporter Laurel White.

  • Healthcare Heroes Bill Introduced By State Democrats

    Democrats in the state Legislature have proposed a bill that would support healthcare workers throughout the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus. We get the details from one of the bill sponsors, Sen. Jon Erpenbach.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Laurel White Guest
  • Jon Erpenbach Guest

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