Chapter
The battle for Wisconsin
14:03 - 20:46 (06:43)
Republicans in the state legislature use crime rates in Milwaukee to attack Democratic lawmakers and reduce state funding for the city. Following a decision on abortion law, Governor Evers attempts to hold a referendum, but the Republicans respond by taking away his appointment and spending powers.
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Wisconsin lawmakers passed legislation to decrease the power of the state's incoming Democratic governor by transferring some of their appointment and spending powers to the state legislature.
14:03 - 16:18 (02:15)
Summary
Wisconsin lawmakers passed legislation to decrease the power of the state's incoming Democratic governor by transferring some of their appointment and spending powers to the state legislature. Critics have accused the lawmakers of acting undemocratically.
ChapterThe battle for Wisconsin
EpisodeThe Maps
PodcastThe Run-Up
Milwaukee's economy is central to Wisconsin, yet the city faces funding difficulties from the state legislature, which at times works to demonise the city, and restrict funding for its services.
16:18 - 20:46 (04:28)
Summary
Milwaukee's economy is central to Wisconsin, yet the city faces funding difficulties from the state legislature, which at times works to demonise the city, and restrict funding for its services. Governor Evers has convened special sessions to try to get referendums passed around the state's abortion laws.