State Capitol Report: News Round-Up and New Public Safety Legislation

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The "Wisconsin" statue on top of the state capitol in Madison
The “Wisconsin” statue on top of the state capitol in downtown Madison is visible through branches of a towering oak tree on the east side of the building. Steven Potter/WPR

First, we get a round-up of the latest political news with WPR state capitol reporter Laurel White. Then, Republican state Senator Van Wanggaard joins to discuss public safety legislation he’s working on.

Featured in this Show

  • State Capitol Report: Response To Kenosha, WILL Sues Over Mask Mandate

    We talk to a WPR reporter about how state lawmakers are responding to the shooting of a Black man in Kenosha and the unrest surrounding it. We also discuss a lawsuit filed by a conservative legal group against Gov. Tony Evers’ public health emergency, targeting the statewide mask mandate.

  • State Capitol Report: Republicans Present Legislation Addressing Police Reform

    On the heels of Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session to pass a package of police reform bills, Republican lawmakers have responded with their own. We talk to Sen. Van Wanggaard — one of the bills’ authors — about the proposed legislation and hear his reaction to the Kenosha shooting.

Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Laurel White Guest
  • Van Wanggaard Guest

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