Interview With Lieutenant Governor Candidate Mandela Barnes, Many Wisconsin High School Students Are Not Filling Out FAFSA, Gubernatorial Candidates Give Their Stance On Taxes

Filling out the FAFSA application is a key first step for college-bound students in order to get financial aid for college. We talk to a guest who found that the majority of seniors at more than 100 high schools in Wisconsin did not fill out the application. We also break down what both of the gubernatorial candidates have said about their views on taxes. And we hear from Mandela Barnes, democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.

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Candidate For Lieutenant Governor: Mandela Barnes

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The midterm vote in Wisconsin happens on November 6. As part of our series of candidate interviews, listen to a discussion with Mandela Barnes, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant Governor. He faces Green Party candidate Tiffany Anderson, Libertarian candidate Patrick Baird, Republican incumbent Rebecca Kleefisch, and Independent candidate Wil Losch.
Many Wisconsin Students Are Missing Out On Potential FAFSA Money

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A majority of seniors at more than 100 high schools in Wisconsin did not fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, or FAFSA, in the last application cycle. That means lots of Wisconsin students are potentially leaving money on the table when it comes to paying for college. Our guest has crunched the numbers on school districts throughout the state to find out which ones have the best FAFSA completion rates, and discusses some of the reasons why some districts might be falling behind.
A Look At Proposed Tax Cuts In The Governor's Race

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As we enter the final month of the campaign, Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers is proposing a ten percent income tax cut. Meanwhile, his opponent, Governor Scott Walker, says the plan effectively amounts to a tax hike. We break down what both candidates are doing and saying when it comes to taxes, tax cuts, and your money.