He beat Scott Walker, then Republicans — in the month before Tony Evers took power — changed all the rules. It wasn't a great way for the GOP to begin a relationship with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. As he announced he won't seek re-election for a third term, we look back on Evers' legacy, how he managed to work with and around Republicans, how Democrats have dominated dominated statewide elections since and what comes next for Democrats in the governor race.

He beat Scott Walker, then Republicans &mdash; in the month before Tony Evers took power &mdash; changed all the rules. It wasn't a great way for the GOP to begin a relationship with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. As he announced he won't seek re-election for a third term, we look back on Evers' legacy, how he managed to work with and around Republicans, how Democrats have dominated dominated statewide elections since and what comes next for Democrats in the governor race.

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.

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers retires — here's how he led and what comes next for Democrats

Following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis mother by an ICE agent on Jan. 7, the federal harassment of Minnesota residents has only intensified. We discuss the ongoing military-style occupation of Minneapolis, the administration’s racially-profiled focus on the Somali community, and the growing dangers to both citizens and refugees, as President Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act.

Following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis mother by an ICE agent on Jan. 7, the federal harassment of Minnesota residents has only intensified. We discuss the ongoing military-style occupation of Minneapolis, the administration&rsquo;s racially-profiled focus on the Somali community, and the growing dangers to both citizens and refugees, as President Donald Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act.

The occupation of Minneapolis: Fatal shootings and Trump’s insurrection threat

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>.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers retires — here's how he led and what comes next for Democrats

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