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Capitol Notes

Capitol Notes

By: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.

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Episodes
  • Capitol Notes: The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race matters, people. OK?

    Capitol Notes: The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race matters, people. OK?
    Apr 6 2026

    Conservative-backed appellate judge Maria Lazar is running against Chris Taylor, an appellate judge who has support from liberals.
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    17 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Some Wisconsin Republican legislators not seeking reelection

    Capitol Notes: Some Wisconsin Republican legislators not seeking reelection
    Mar 23 2026

    Some legislators, including GOP Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, announced they won't be running again. How does that change the outlook for Democrats ahead of the fall election?
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    13 mins
  • Capitol Notes: How could Iran war influence Wisconsin elections?

    Capitol Notes: How could Iran war influence Wisconsin elections?
    Mar 9 2026

    Find out why the Iran war may pose a problem for Republicans this midterm year, and the latest on the state Supreme Court race.

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    16 mins
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