On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed State Representative Renuka Mayadev, who represents Wisconsin’s 77th Assembly District, covering much of campus. We discussed highlights from her first year in the Assembly, how her background in maternal and child health led her to politics, and her work championing student issues in the Capitol.

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THE GUBERNATORIAL RACE SERIES: This week on The La Follette Line, we kicked off our Gubernatorial Race Series with State Senator Kelda Roys, who’s running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in 2026. Representing Wisconsin’s 26th Senate District, Roys is known for her strong advocacy in women’s rights, affordable healthcare, and environmental protection. Our conversation covered the future of reproductive rights in Wisconsin following Planned Parenthood’s funding cuts, Roys’ vision for affordable housing and childcare, and her plans to restore university funding. We also discussed how she would work across party lines in a divided legislature, address the state’s budget gap, and support working families and small businesses. Finally, we touched on her 2018 campaign lessons, her response to attacks on unions and higher education, her new “SWIFTIE Act,” and her message to young voters as Wisconsin heads toward the 2026 election.

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On this episode of The La Follette Line, we welcomed Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway for the second time. Rhodes-Conway currently serves as the 58th Mayor of Madison, known for her focus on affordable housing, public services, and equitable economic growth. We discussed new developments in public transportation, services for housing, and Madison’s state and federal budget. We also talked about her life as Mayor and her accomplishments during her tenure.

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