Welcome to episode 59 of the Extra Credit podcast.

This week, Kevin Richert breaks down the state’s $3.5 million broadband settlement — and explains why the total broadband cost to taxpayers has likely topped $18 million. Plus, catch up on coverage from a wild week in the Legislature that saw the final pieces of the budget take shape and a total meltdown on the House floor.

Be sure to check back next week for another new episode of Extra Credit.