State Capitol Report: Updates in state politics, Elections chief responds to GOP attacks

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The Wisconsin State Capitol at night
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State legislators have been busy this month at the Capitol. We catch up with a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Then we hear from the state’s elections administrator, who Republican lawmakers are trying to fire.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jessie Opoien Guest
  • Meagan Wolfe Guest