Recapping The Wisconsin Budget Voting, US House And Senate Border Aid Bills

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Cars and trucks line up to enter Mexico from the United States at a border crossing in El Paso, Texas, Friday, March 29, 2019. Gerald Herbert/AP Photo

The Wisconsin Senate has approved the state budget, which is now on its way to the desk of Governor Tony Evers. We take a look at what’s in it. We also learn about the U.S.-Mexico border and humanitarian aid legislation Congress passed and sent to President Donald Trump.

Featured in this Show

  • State Legislature Sends Budget Bill To Evers

    This week, the state Assembly and Senate passed an $82 billion budget plan backed by Republicans. We talk with WPR’s state capitol reporter about how the votes were cast and what Governor Tony Evers is likely to do with the bill.

  • An Update On The Border Aid Proposals In Congress

    Congress is debating versions of an emergency aid package to address the humanitarian crisis on the southern border. We discuss the latest proposal and how it’s being received.

Episode Credits

  • J. Carlisle Larsen Host
  • Chris Malina Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Laurel White Guest
  • Abigail Hauslohner Guest