A state politics reporter joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court hearings, the special session of gun legislation, UW-System leadership changes and more. Then, Representative Jason Fields, a Democrat from Milwaukee joins us to talk about a bill he’s co-sponsoring. The legislation penalizes damage to oil or gas pipelines.
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State Capitol Report: Lame-Duck Lawsuit Pending Ruling And Other State News
After hearing two hours’ worth of arguments, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is poised to rule on the last state-based challenge to the Legislature’s lame-duck session. A reporter brings us up to speed on the lawsuit, and walks us through the latest news coming out of the State Capitol.
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State Capitol Report: Bill Imposes Penalties On Pipeline Transgressions
A bipartisan bill that would make it a felony to trespass or damage oil or gas pipelines has attracted heated debate over what it could mean for free speech. A democratic representative who helped introduce the bill joins us to discuss the bill’s facets and what it means for protestors and pipeline workers.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Molly Beck Guest
- Jason Fields Guest
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