First, we get a round-up of the latest political news with WPR state capitol reporter Laurel White. Then, Republican state Senator Van Wanggaard joins to discuss public safety legislation he’s working on.
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State Capitol Report: Response To Kenosha, WILL Sues Over Mask Mandate
We talk to a WPR reporter about how state lawmakers are responding to the shooting of a Black man in Kenosha and the unrest surrounding it. We also discuss a lawsuit filed by a conservative legal group against Gov. Tony Evers’ public health emergency, targeting the statewide mask mandate.
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State Capitol Report: Republicans Present Legislation Addressing Police Reform
On the heels of Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session to pass a package of police reform bills, Republican lawmakers have responded with their own. We talk to Sen. Van Wanggaard — one of the bills’ authors — about the proposed legislation and hear his reaction to the Kenosha shooting.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
- Laurel White Guest
- Van Wanggaard Guest
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