The head of the Wisconsin Grocers Association shares the organization’s legislative priorities amid inflation and changes to the food supply chain. Then, WPR’s Capitol bureau chief explains the signed two-year state budget and how Gov. Tony Evers reshaped the Republican-drafted spending plan.
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Wisconsin Grocers Association talks priorities, reacts to biennial budget
Research from the Government Accountability Office shows both inflation and changes to the food supply chain are leading to higher grocery store prices. The CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association reacts to the recently passed biennial budget and shares the organization’s legislative priorities.
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Gov. Evers uses veto power to reshape the state budget
Gov. Tony Evers has signed the 2023-2025 state budget, which includes increasing public school funding and cutting income taxes. WPR’s Capitol bureau chief explains how the governor reshaped the Republican-drafted spending plan.
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- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Brandon Scholz Guest
- Shawn Johnson Guest
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