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In 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.

In 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.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, disagree whether the GOP budget is good or not for the UW and K-12 education. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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In 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.      

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On 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.      

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the Packers and Brewers' requests for state funding. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.

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On 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.    

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the fate of GOP legislative proposals to increase local sales tax rates for Milwaukee. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.

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In 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.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider whether Wisconsin's GOP-controlled Legislature is ready to legalize medical marijuana. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.

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On this week's Capitol Chats episodes, Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, explains why the shared revenue proposal floating around the Capitol is so important for Milwaukee. He also expresses some of his frustration with policy and spending restrictions that specifically target Milwaukee in the Assembly's version of the shared revenue deal.    

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider potential GOP candidates to run against incumbent Dem U.S. Sen.Tammy Baldwin in 2024. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association

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