Elected officials are asking for an extension on the Sept. 30 deadline to decide the fate of one Kimberly-Clark plant. We explore what that extension could allow them to do. We also check in on the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process.
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State Capitol Report: Kimberly-Clark Deadline
Elected leaders want paper manufacturer Kimberly-Clark to extend a Sept. 30 deadline for the state Senate to vote on a tax incentive package that could cost up to $100 million and that plays a role in whether it’ll close its Cold Spring manufacturing plant. We check in with WPR News’ State Capitol Reporter about the deadline, and the future of Kimberly-Clark in Wisconsin.
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What's Next In The Kavanaugh Nomination Process
The U.S. Senate Judiciary moved Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination of the Supreme Court forward for consideration by the full body after agreeing to a call from Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona for a one-week investigation into sexual assault allegations against the nominee. We look at the judicial process and what this might mean for the upcoming Midterm election with a political scientist.
Episode Credits
- John Munson Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Laurel White Guest
- Tim Hagle Guest
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