State Rep. Gordon Hintz, the minority leader for Assembly Democrats, joins the program to discuss legislation moving through the Capitol. Then, GOP Rep. Jesse James weighs the work of a task force aimed at suicide prevention and proposals that the Legislature may consider ahead.
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State Capitol Report: Rep. Gordon Hintz Talks Guns, Marijuana And Paying College Athletes
We talk with the Democratic Assembly minority leader about the upcoming special session on gun violence, a proposal to decriminalize some amounts of marijuana, Wisconsin’s achievement gap, and other issues lawmakers are working through at the Capitol.
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State Capitol Report: Speaker’s Task Force On Suicide Prevention
The state Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Suicide Prevention received public suggestions on how to reduce suicide rates in Wisconsin and now has a series of new bills. A Republican lawmaker explains the proposals, including a bill aimed at training gun shop workers to notice signs of suicide.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Gordon Hintz Guest
- Jesse James Guest
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