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WisBusiness: the Podcast with Kurt Reinhold, Legacy Solar Cooperative by wispolitics

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.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Jim Orheim, LeadingAge Wisconsin by wispolitics

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.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Zach Brandon, Greater Madison Chamber Of Commerce by wispolitics

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

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dean Amhaus, The Water Council by wispolitics

League of Wisconsin Municipalities Executive Director Jerry Deschane says this session is turning out to be one of the most consequential for local governments in a generation. Several bills are circulating the Capitol to address shared revenue, workforce housing and PFAS "forever chemical" contamination.    

The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the signature items each party hopes to include in the 2023-24 biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Kenneth Munson, Community Care by wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, says he'll need to see a border security bill included in the debt limit increase for him to support it. He also talks about a possible Senate bid for next year's election.  

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take on the wrangling over shared revenue after GOP lawmakers announced their plan and Gov. Tony Evers threatened his veto. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Chris Richards, Colliers Wisconsin by wispolitics

On this week's Capitol Chats episode, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Bond says many of DVA's budget requests focus on improving housing, medical, substance abuse and other veteran care. He also says he's conducting a survey at the troubled Union Grove home to address issues lawmakers have raised about the quality of care there.

Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon 2023 by wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political future of Sarah Godlewski, who was recently appointed secretary of state by Gov. Tony Evers. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Superintendent Jill Underly argues Joint Finance Committee Republicans should support public school funding proposals because they would help everyone. She also says a proposal to allow teachers with concealed carry permits to bring guns to school would not reduce gun violence; reducing guns in schools would.    

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Paul Nobile and Ted Osthelder of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield by wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the recent spring election and whether ballot questions affected turnout. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Brian Andrew, Johnson Financial Group by wispolitics

On this week's Capitol Chats episode, School Choice Wisconsin Director of Policy and Government Affairs Amy Loudenbeck rebukes Gov. Tony Evers' proposed enrollment caps. She says Wisconsin families rely on school choice "and anything that would limit or eliminate the program is going to meet some heavy resistance."

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider former President Donald Trump's legal challenges and their political impact in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.