We hear from a high-ranking state education official about the governor’s budget proposal to increase funding for schools. Then, a WPR reporter discusses a handful of bills, including those related to COVID-19 business relief and the state’s unemployment benefit system.
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Top Education Official Discusses Governor's Proposed State Budget
Last week, Gov. Tony Evers proposed increasing state aid for K-12 schools by more than $1.6 billion over the next two years. A top state education official discusses how the money will be spent to help students.
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Updates On Coronavirus-Related Legislation, Unemployment System
Businesses won’t have to pay taxes on coronavirus aid under a bill signed by Gov. Tony Evers last week. WPR’s State Capitol Reporter gives us the details on that plan, as well updates on other COVID-19-related legislation and the state’s unemployment benefit system.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Mike Thompson Guest
- Laurel White Guest
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