Take away all of the political rhetoric and the partisan posturing—and just consider the things Gov. Tony Evers is proposing in his state budget that would improve schools, clean water, healthcare, and tax relief. Now match that list against what Republicans in the Legislature are saying and you’ll get a firm idea of the difference between workhorses and show ponies. We’ll talk to Joe Zepecki about the substance of a responsible state budget.

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