Maggie dives into the complexities of Wisconsin’s shifting political and economic landscape. This hour begins with a close look at the state’s contentious budget—the first in over a decade to require Democratic votes due to newly drawn fair maps. Dan Shafer unpacks how Governor Evers and Democratic lawmakers navigated negotiations and whether they effectively used their newfound leverage. The conversation then shifts to local policy as Jeremy Jannene discusses Milwaukee’s "Vision Zero" initiative, an ambitious plan to eliminate traffic fatalities through strategic urban redesign and policy reform. Finally, Mark Sommerhauser explores Wisconsin’s evolving trade dynamics, revealing a 32% surge in imports since 2012 despite a drop in exports. With China and the EU as top trade partners, the conversation turns to the looming risks posed by escalating tariffs and global instability. Pivotal decisions are shaping Wisconsin's future.

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