Tried to get through as many things as possible dealing with the federal government with US House Rep. Mark Pocan.

After hosting a town hall Wednesday in downtown La Crosse, the Wisconsin Democrat stopped by the WIZM studio to reflect on the event and talk about what Congress is — and isn’t — getting done..

Part of that conversation was, of course, Pocan — again — holding a town hall in Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s district. 

We also discussed the fight over healthcare costs being at the forefront of the potential government shutdown, and how Congress appears headed for yet another “continuing resolution,” setting up this same funding battle again in just a few months instead of fully passing a budget.

Pocan also noted that Congress has yet to pass a Farm Bill, something that was supposed to be completed back in October of 2023.

We also discussed issues involving ICE, and the escalation happening in larger cities like Portland and Chicago with the deployment of the National Guard.

Other topics included federal regulation of data centers and artificial intelligence.

Tried to get through as many things as possible dealing with the federal government with US House Rep. Mark Pocan.
After hosting a town hall Wednesday in downtown La Crosse, the Wisconsin Democrat stopped by the WIZM studio to reflect on the event and talk about what Congress is &mdash; and isn&rsquo;t &mdash; getting done..
Part of that conversation was, of course, Pocan &mdash; again &mdash; holding a town hall in Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden&rsquo;s district.&nbsp;
We also discussed the fight over healthcare costs being at the forefront of the potential government shutdown, and how Congress appears headed for yet another &ldquo;continuing resolution,&rdquo; setting up this same funding battle again in just a few months instead of fully passing a budget.
Pocan also noted that Congress has yet to pass a Farm Bill, something that was supposed to be completed back in October of 2023.
We also discussed issues involving ICE, and the escalation happening in larger cities like Portland and Chicago with the deployment of the National Guard.
Other topics included federal regulation of data centers and artificial intelligence.

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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.