Democrats are riding high after last Tuesday's elections, with wins at multiple levels of government across the country — from the New York City mayor's race to Prop 50 in California to US House and governor wins in Virginia and New Jersey, respectively. Is it a sign of things to come, despite being an off-off year election? Do Republicans need to change course or was this a blip on the radar?

This conversation was recorded Friday, as the US Senate now is currently voting to end the government shutdown.

Democrats are riding high after last Tuesday's elections, with wins at multiple levels of government across the country &mdash; from the New York City mayor's race to Prop 50 in California to US House and governor wins in Virginia and New Jersey, respectively. Is it a sign of things to come, despite being an off-off year election? Do Republicans need to change course or was this a blip on the radar?
This conversation was recorded Friday, as the US Senate now is currently voting to end the government shutdown.

From La Crosse to Madison to D.C., La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and WIZM's Rick Solem break down the politics impacting Wisconsinites.

From La Crosse to Madison to D.C., La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">WIZM's</a> Rick Solem break down the politics impacting Wisconsinites.

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From La Crosse to Madison to D.C., La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and WIZM's Rick Solem break down the politics impacting Wisconsinites.

The Democratic Voice

Democrats win big in last week's elections — where to go from here

We talk with public education advocate Kristina Reser-Jaynes, who pulls back the curtain on Wisconsin’s private school voucher system.

While Republicans frame the recent property tax spikes as "the Evers 400-year tax hike," this conversation digs into a much more complex reality — a systematic shift of public funds into private hands that is leaving local taxpayers to pick up the tab.

We talk the "hidden" costs of vouchers that many Wisconsin residents may not see on their bills — from rural districts writing checks to Milwaukee-based online academies to the $200,000 the La Crosse School District spends just to bus private school students.

Reser-Jaynes argues that while public schools are held to strict standards of transparency and must serve every child, voucher schools are operating with a "free pass" — legally allowed to discriminate.

From the "double-dipping" of extracurricular activities to the lack of teacher certification requirements in private systems, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone who values the local school as the heart of their community. 

We talk with public education advocate Kristina Reser-Jaynes, who pulls back the curtain on Wisconsin&rsquo;s private school voucher system.
While Republicans frame the recent property tax spikes as "the Evers 400-year tax hike," this conversation digs into a much more complex reality &mdash; a systematic shift of public funds into private hands that is leaving local taxpayers to pick up the tab.
We talk the "hidden" costs of vouchers that many Wisconsin residents may not see on their bills &mdash; from rural districts writing checks to Milwaukee-based online academies to the $200,000 the La Crosse School District spends just to bus private school students.
Reser-Jaynes argues that while public schools are held to strict standards of transparency and must serve every child, voucher schools are operating with a "free pass" &mdash; legally allowed to discriminate.
From the "double-dipping" of extracurricular activities to the lack of teacher certification requirements in private systems, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone who values the local school as the heart of their community.&nbsp;

Kristina Reser-Jaynes on voucher schools impact on Wisconsin property taxes

Viroqua native Missy Hughes joined the Democratic Voice podcast, with La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and WIZM’s Rick Solem, to discuss why she’s running for governor of Wisconsin. 

The Democrat discusses what sets her apart from the dozen candidates running on both sides, plus her top priorities for the state if she were governor.  That list includes education, childcare, healthcare and more.

Hughes has been a lawyer, worked for Organic Valley and was CEO of the state’s economic development organization, WEDC.

Garcia is also the chair of the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Party.

New episodes come out each week. To find them, just search The Democratic Voice wherever you download podcasts or find all the episodes on WIZM here.

Viroqua native Missy Hughes joined the Democratic Voice podcast, with La Crosse County Democratic Party chair William Garcia and WIZM&rsquo;s Rick Solem, to discuss why she&rsquo;s running for governor of Wisconsin.&nbsp;
The Democrat discusses what sets her apart from the dozen candidates running on both sides, plus her top priorities for the state if she were governor. &nbsp;That list includes education, childcare, healthcare and more.
Hughes has been a lawyer, worked for Organic Valley and was CEO of the state&rsquo;s economic development organization, WEDC.
Garcia is also the chair of the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Party.
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New episodes come out each week. To find them, just search The Democratic Voice wherever you download podcasts or find&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/the-democratic-voice-with-william-garcia/">all the episodes on WIZM here</a>.

Missy Hughes on her bid to be Wisconsin’s next governor

Wisconsin state Sen. Kelda Roys was recently in La Crosse and took some time with us to discuss her bid to be the next governor. We deep dive with Roys on funding education, helping with childcare and buying into the state's healthcare and pension plans. We also discuss how control of the Legislature and governor is on the line and how some Republican legislation is changing, including on IVF, which Roys explains is hypocritical — a bill Democrats have had for years. 

Wisconsin state Sen. Kelda Roys was recently in La Crosse and took some time with us to discuss her bid to be the next governor. We deep dive with Roys on funding education, helping with childcare and buying into the state's healthcare and pension plans. We also discuss how control of the Legislature and governor is on the line and how some Republican legislation is changing, including on IVF, which Roys explains is hypocritical &mdash; a bill Democrats have had for years.&nbsp;

Democrats win big in last week's elections — where to go from here

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