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Howard Marklein: “I was disappointed there wasn't a single Democrat in the…”

Featuring: Howard Marklein, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 17

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May Legislative Update

Published | Video Starts at 06:36

It was fiscally responsible. And anyway, and then, you know, it just. Like I said, it was politics at its worst. And I blame both, you know, both sides. I was disappointed there wasn't a single Democrat in the Senate that voted for it. And, you know, and that's. That's sad. I mean, so, you know, we've got some, you know, Senate Democrats that represent some rural areas, too, that their schools would have benefited significantly. (06:36–06:42)

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