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WisPolitics Capitol Chats provides political insights from political movers and shakers around Wisconsin in about 10 minutes. Quality interviews brought to you each week by the reporting team at Wis... more
FAQs about WisPolitics Capitol Chats:How many episodes does WisPolitics Capitol Chats have?The podcast currently has 954 episodes available.
August 02, 2023Leiber warns Sanborn could be canary in the coal mine on tribal member property tax issueIn this week's Capitol Chats episode, State Treasurer John Leiber warns the Town of Sanborn's property tax revenue issue could be just the beginning of revenue problems for municipalities that previously collected the taxes from tribal members. A recent federal court ruled tribal members don't have to pay property tax, which leaves Sanborn looking to fill a huge hole in its budget. Leiber also talks about the other work his office handles....more18minPlay
July 26, 2023Cooke seeks to reach across the aisle in 3rd CD raceIn this week's Capitol Chats episode, nonprofit owner Rebecca Cooke talks about her second bid for western's Wisconsin's 3rd CD -- this time to unseat U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien. The Eau Claire Dem also talks about finding shared values with voters across the aisle....more13minPlay
July 19, 2023LWM's Herkert talks about why the state shared revenue deal is so important for municipalitiesIn this week's Capitol Chats episode, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Government Affairs Director Toni Herkert talks about why the shared revenue deal that increases state aid to local governments is so important. She also talks about why some municipalities got more than others and why the Milwaukee-specific provisions are so contentious....more15minPlay
July 12, 2023DHS Sec. Johnson laments lack of Medicaid expansion in budgetOn this week's Capitol Chats podcast, Department of Health Services Sec. Kirsten Johnson talks about the importance of expanding Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin, which would save Medicaid recipients money. She also said the state's abortion ban could make Wisconsin less attractive to medical students, arguing the lack of abortion access is a "travesty."...more14minPlay
July 06, 2023LaTonya Johnson wants lawmakers to understand Milwaukee is crucial to state successIn this week's Capitol Chats episode, Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee, talks about how Republicans' budget doesn't give Milwaukee the help it needs. She argues the state's most populous city is the economic driver, and other lawmakers should give Milwaukee the respect and resources it needs to keep boosting the rest of the state....more16minPlay
June 28, 2023Johnson says Hunter Biden investigation compromises President Joe BidenOn this week's Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, argues the recent investigation that resulted in charges against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, compromises the president. He also says several members of Biden's cabinet should be impeached....more14minPlay
June 21, 2023Newly elected DNC Committee member Lasry says Dems have a strong track record to carry into 2024In this week's Capitol Chats, Wisconsin's newly elected DNC Representative Alex Lasry says he wants to help carry national Dems to victory on a wave of past success. The former Milwaukee Bucks exec. also talks about possible plans to retake CD3 and battle for CD1 before talking a little bit about how he likes living on Milwaukee's east side....more13minPlay
June 14, 2023LGBTQ+ Caucus Chair Spreitzer signals possible conversion therapy ban compromiseOn this week's Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit, talks about proposed symbolic and substantive legislation aimed at improving the lives of LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites. He also talks about a possible deal being reached between Dems and Republicans on a conversion therapy ban, which has been a hotly contested issue in the Capitol....more15minPlay
June 07, 2023Clean Wisconsin's Kanter pleased with $125 million PFAS trust fund, but concerned with policiesOn this week's Capitol Chats episode, Clean Wisconsin Government Relations Director Erik Kanter talks about a proposal to spend $125 million on a state PFAS trust fund. Kanter says the money is important, but he's concerned with the proposal's restrictions on how the Department of Natural Resources can regulate PFAS contamination and cleanup efforts....more16minPlay
June 01, 2023Hereth says DSPS worked to resolve licensing backlog with technology and process improvementsIn this week's Capitol Chats episode, Department of Safety and Professional Services Secretary Dan Hereth talks about how his agency has been working to address a backlog of license approvals that arose during the pandemic. Hereth says DSPS has implemented several technology and process improvements to speed the process along and ensure those who need help get it. ...more16minPlay
FAQs about WisPolitics Capitol Chats:How many episodes does WisPolitics Capitol Chats have?The podcast currently has 954 episodes available.