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Capitol Notes

There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.... Read more

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Capitol Notes: A new day on the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Capitol Notes: A new day on the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Liberal-backed State Supreme Court justice Janet Protasiewicz gets sworn into the role on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Litigation is... Read more

31 Jul 2023

15mins

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Capitol Notes: Milwaukee's sales tax hike, Wisconsin's tax breaks, what does it all mean?

Capitol Notes: Milwaukee's sales tax hike, Wisconsin's tax breaks, what does it all mean?

This week's Capitol Notes looks at taxes: Milwaukee's vote to raise sales taxes and Evers' actions on GOP tax breaks for... Read more

17 Jul 2023

10mins

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JR Ross, of WisPolitics.com, looks at how Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers might apply vetoes to the state budget.

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Capitol Notes: the uncertain future of Wisconsin's top election official

Capitol Notes: the uncertain future of Wisconsin's top election official

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Capitol Notes: GOP version of Wisconsin's capital budget slights UW-Madison

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Capitol Notes: Is medical marijuana legalization possible in Wisconsin?

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