With the governor’s new package of coronavirus-related legislation to discuss, WPR’s state capitol reporter Laurel White joins us for the first half of the State Capital Report. Then, we’ll continue that conversation with state Rep. John Nygren, also asking him about unemployment benefit payout problems and the upcoming state budget.
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State Capitol Report: An Update On Legislative Movement Around COVID-19
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers met Friday after more than seven months of legislative inaction on COVID-19. We get up to speed with our State Capitol reporter on where policymakers stand on fighting this virus on the home front.
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State Capitol Report: Rep. Nygren Discusses State Budget, COVID Response
With thousands of Wisconsinites still waiting on their unemployment claims to be processed, we talk to Republican Rep. John Nygren about addressing the backlog. We also discuss Republicans’ reaction to Gov. Tony Evers’ $541 million package of legislation to address the pandemic.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Laurel White Guest
- John Nygren Guest
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