Shelia Stubbs On New Policing Laws, Incoming State Superintendent On Budget

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The Wisconsin State Capitol on Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

State Rep. Shelia Stubbs offers her thoughts on a package of policing bills signed by the governor. Then, the superintendent-elect outlines her plans for the Department of Public Instruction and talks about the budget for K-12 schools.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Angelo Bautista Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Shelia Stubbs Guest
  • Jill Underly Guest

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