2022 Governor Debate
Gubernatorial Debate Topic Backgrounds
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WBA Debate Topic: Election Results
Governor Evers and Mr. Michels, let’s talk about this election process. Recounts, investigations and audits on the 2020 election found …
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WBA Debate Topic: Undocumented in Wisconsin
There are approximately 75,000 undocumented immigrants living in Wisconsin as well as about 7600 recipients of the deferred action for …
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WBA Debate Topic: Worker Shortage
Wisconsin already has a teacher shortage and a new report shows that by 2030, the state will see a decline …
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WBA Debate Topic: Public Protests
If elected, what will your administration do to ensure the safety of Wisconsinites during civil unrest, while securing their First …
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WBA Debate Topic: Parole
Wisconsin abolished parole about 20 years ago, which means only people convicted before the year 2000 are eligible. According to …
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WBA Debate Topics: Crime Prevention
We hear a lot of talk about fighting crime. What is your detailed plan on crime prevention? Here are current …
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WBA Debate Topic: History of Race
Tim Michels often says “we need to stop the CRT and get back to the ABCs.” The Department of Public …
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WBA Debate Topic: Public/Private School Funds
On education: Tim Michels says he is in favor of universal school choice, which would open up private school attendance …
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WBA Debate Topic: Clean Water
Wisconsin has a water problem. Thousands of Milwaukee homes still get water through lead laterals. Hundreds of utilities state-wide exceed …
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WBA Debate Topic: Climate Change
Climate change is already affecting Wisconsinites. I have reported on Ojibwe people in Northern Wisconsin and their reliance on wild …
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WBA Debate Topic: Budget Surplus
According to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, our state has a projected budget surplus of about $5 billion. What, as …
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WBA Debate Topic: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Let’s talk about conflicts of interest. Here’s what Wisconsin state statute says: “No state public official may use their public …
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WBA Debate Topic: Abortion
On the issue of abortion: Please specify what your position is on access to abortion in Wisconsin following the repeal …
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WBA Debate Topic: Voter Confidence
Recounts, investigations, and audits on the 2020 election found no evidence of significant widespread voter fraud. Despite that evidence, there …
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WBA Debate Topic: Weapon Policy
19 states have red flag laws. Universal background check proposals did not make it out of legislative committee. What is …
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WBA Debate Topic: Illegal Guns
The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service in an article this fall reported that the Milwaukee Police Department seized 8,076 from January …
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WBA Debate Topic: Shared Revenue
Here’s what we know about shared revenue in Wisconsin: State collection of taxes goes up as the money it sends …
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WBA Debate Topic: Inflation
I want to ask a question about rising prices. This winter, Wisconsin families can expect to pay at least a …
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WBA Debate Topic: Health Care Costs
According to the Wisconsin Hospitals Association, $1.1 billion in unpaid BadgerCare patient costs are not covered by the state, and …
