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State Capitol Report: Department of Administration on budget requests, Priorities of Wisconsin’s Green Party

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Gov. Tony Evers' budget bill stacked next to the Republican budget bill
Republicans stacked a paper copy of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget bill next to their own on the day the Wisconsin Assembly passed its version of a two-year spending plan. The GOP budget bill is the shortest in decades. Shawn Johnson/WPR

Department of Administration Secretary-Designee Kathy Blumenfeld discusses 2023 budget requests as the state faces a $6.5 billion surplus. A Wisconsin’s Green Party leader outlines priorities after qualifying to appear on the 2024 presidential ballot.

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  • Wisconsin’s revenue surplus is protected to balloon to more than $6.5 billion by mid 2023. The debate over how to use that money is heating up between the governor’s office and lawmakers. Fielding budget requests is Department of Administration Secretary-Designee Kathy Blumenfeld, who joins us.

  • Wisconsin Green Party qualifies for 2024 presidential election

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    The Wisconsin Green Party is eligible for recognized status in the 2024 presidential election after receiving a qualifying number of votes in this year’s midterms. We talk with the party’s co-chair about party priorities and future strategies.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Royce Podeszwa Technical Director
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Kathy Blumenfeld Guest
  • Dave Schwab Guest

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