Capitol Notes

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Capitol Notes episodes

September 28 Capitol Notes: Is GOP fundraising a match for a blue wave?
Republican Tom Tiffany has more money in the bank than Democrat David Crowley for ad buys in the Wisconsin governor's race. JR Ross explains why and what that means.
15 min
September 21 Capitol Notes: New season of Swing State of the Union is out
On this special edition of Capitol Notes, learn about Season 3 of WUWM's Swing State of the Union podcast. This season is all about power — more specifically, who has it to make decisions in the state of Wisconsin. Here's the trailer.
2 min
September 14 Capitol Notes: Wisconsin's Attorney General race
Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is running to keep the seat, with a challenge from Fond du Lac District Attorney and Republican, Eric Toney.
14 min
August 24 Back-to-school Capitol Notes: How the WI governor's race can shape school funding, vouchers
How will the gubernatorial election in Wisconsin between Tom Tiffany and David Crowley impact school funding, voucher program and the legacy of education in Wisconsin politics?
15 min
August 13 All you need to know about a Crowley v. Tiffany match up
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Congressman Tom Tiffany won their respective primaries. As we head into the general election, now what?
16 min
August 07 Capitol Notes: Who will Democrats pick in the gubernatorial primary?
Wisconsin's partisan primary is Tuesday August 11. JR Ross shares his insights as candidates try to muscle their way into the lead Democratic gubernatorial spot.
17 min
July 27 Capitol Notes: Musical chairs in the Wisconsin governor's race
It's been a tumultuous past few weeks for Democrats in Wisconsin's governor's race.
First, as we discussed on the last Capitol Notes, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race and endorsed Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. Then, Rodriguez discovered that her campaign manager was mismanaging campaign finances and Rodriguez dropped out the race. Then Crowley got back in and Gov. Tony Evers endorsed him.
WUWM's Maayan Silver sat down with JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com, to talk it through.
13 min
July 13 Capitol Notes: The latest in the race for Wisconsin governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor. There's still a crowded Democratic primary, what's next?
13 min
June 15 Capitol Notes: AI and Wisconsin politics
Wisconsin voters are concerned about AI. The state's politicians are jockeying to be the go-to leaders to assuage those fears.
14 min
May 18 Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Senate sours on plan to spend budget surplus
Right here, folks: Everything you need to know about the $2 billion spending plan that would have increased school spending, lowered property taxes and resulted in $300 rebates went bust last week in the Wisconsin Senate.
Why was it signed off on by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders? Why were there supporters and critics on both sides? And will it rise again?
These questions and more are answered on this week’s Capitol Notes.
16 min

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