We talk with a state Republican senator about his proposals to limit outside funding of elections and bar race in awarding student financial aid. Then we check in with the state’s elections administrator to get her take on a slate of proposed bills that would change how the state runs elections.
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Republican legislator pushes for an end to race-based financial aid, changes to election funding
Last week, Assembly Republicans voted to bar UW officials from considering race when determining how to distribute financial aid. A lawmaker behind the legislation explains his support and why he’s backing a constitutional amendment to ban private grants to local communities to administer elections.
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Elections legislation roundup with Meagan Wolfe
The administrator for the Wisconsin Elections Commission joins the show to discuss proposed legislation about voter eligibility, registration by mail, absentee ballots and the call for her impeachment.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Eric Wimberger Guest
- Meagan Wolfe Guest
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