State Capitol Report: Transportation Leader Talks Road Funding, Latest On State Budget And Lame Duck Rulings

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In this edition of the State Capitol Report, the leader of Wisconsin’s transportation department discusses road conditions and repair funding. Then a WPR reporter breaks down the latest in the state budget progress and on a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling upholding lame duck legislation.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Craig Thompson Guest
  • Laurel White Guest