As we begin a new week, Todd brings us some breaking news: Republican Party of Wisconsin Treasurer Kelly Ruh has resigned, penning a scathing letter to RPW that has been made public. 

In other Wisconsin news, Congressman Derrick Van Orden is joining with the American Dairy Coalition to advocate for immigration reform to support agricultural labor. However, his efforts are too little too late. He demonstrates a lack of understanding of our immigration system or how this affects industries outside of agriculture. Additionally, this stance directly opposes Van Orden’s voting record on the Trump administration’s budget reconciliation from earlier this year. Speaking of President Trump, his plan to lower food prices in the US is to undercut Wisconsin farmers by importing Argentinian beef. 

At the bottom of the hour, Wisconsin Watch State Government and Politics Reporter Brittany Carloni joins us to share her latest work. As somebody who only recently moved back to Wisconsin herself, she is acutely aware that our state is experiencing a housing crisis. Her article begins with a startling figure: while WI housing costs have risen 120% over the last decade, wages have only risen 50%. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. There are a few bills making their way through the state legislature that may help ease the pain. Brittany also spoke with gubernatorial candidates about their approaches to this core issue. 

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