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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take on the condition of Wisconsin's highways and the solutions proposed by candidates for governor.

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Gov. Scott Walker is imploring state senators to return to the capitol, and vote on a bill that would provide $100 million in tax incentives to Kimberly-Clark. The company says it will close one of its plants in the Fox Valley, if the Senate doesn't approve the incentives by the end of the month.

The Assembly passed the incentives in February, but the bill stalled in the Senate, because there wasn't enough Republican support. WUWM's Marti Mikkelson talked about the issue with JR Ross of WisPolitics.com, for this week's "Capitol Notes" conversation. Ross says the chances of the Senate coming back are slim.

Gov. Scott Walker is imploring state senators to return to the capitol, and vote on a bill that would provide $100 million in tax incentives to Kimberly-Clark. The company says it will close one of its plants in the Fox Valley, if the Senate doesn't approve the incentives by the end of the month.

The Assembly passed the incentives in February, but the bill stalled in the Senate, because there wasn't enough Republican support. WUWM's Marti Mikkelson talked about the issue with JR Ross of WisPolitics.com, for this week's "Capitol Notes" conversation. Ross says the chances of the Senate coming back are slim.

The WisOpinion Insiders give their take on former Gov. Tommy Thompson's prison reform ideas.

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

The WisOpinion Insiders give their take on former Gov. Tommy Thompson's prison reform ideas.

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Last week, we saw Republican Gov. Scott Walker inserting himself into the national anthem debate. He called on all NFL players to stand during the anthem, instead of taking a knee. In doing so, Walker sided with President Trump, who's been vocal on the issue.

It happened during a rough week for Trump, as a book and an op-ed came out, which appear to show members of his administration are very critical of him. And, Walker already has been saying that this midterm election year could be threatened by a "blue wave" that could sweep him out of office, as he's locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Tony Evers.

In this week's "Capitol Notes" conversation, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson asked JR Ross of wispolitics.com, why Walker entered the foray, and if he's taking a risk by aligning himself with Trump.

Last week, we saw Republican Gov. Scott Walker inserting himself into the national anthem debate. He called on all NFL players to stand during the anthem, instead of taking a knee. In doing so, Walker sided with President Trump, who's been vocal on the issue.

It happened during a rough week for Trump, as a book and an op-ed came out, which appear to show members of his administration are very critical of him. And, Walker already has been saying that this midterm election year could be threatened by a "blue wave" that could sweep him out of office, as he's locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Tony Evers.

In this week's "Capitol Notes" conversation, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson asked JR Ross of wispolitics.com, why Walker entered the foray, and if he's taking a risk by aligning himself with Trump.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take on the state Senate races that might flip political control in the November general election.

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take on the state Senate races that might flip political control in the November general election.

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Some heavy hitters are beginning to appear in Wisconsin on behalf of the candidates this fall. Vice President Mike Pence held a fundraiser in Milwaukee last week for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir. She's facing Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in November.

Pence says both he — and President Trump — plan on coming back to Wisconsin to rally for Vukmir and Gov. Walker before the mid-term elections. Walker is locked in a tight race with Democratic challenger Tony Evers.

In this week's Capitol Notes conversation, Marti Mikkelson asked Jeff Mayers of WisPolitics.com what kind of impact a presidential visit would have on the Walker campaign.