Joint Finance Committee Update, Milwaukee Garden, Status Of Wisconsin Economy

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A UW-Madison economist says recent job and wage reports paint a misleading picture of Wisconsin’s economy. We discuss the state of the economy, and what the numbers really mean. We also get the story behind a Milwaukee garden that is trying to bring the community together, and catch up on the latest news on the budget and Joint Finance Committee hearings.

Featured in this Show

  • What The Joint Finance Committee Is Debating And Voting On This Week

    The Joint Finance Committee is continuing to meet this week, making their way through Governor Walker’s budget. WPR’s State Government reporter Shawn Johnson talks about what the budget committee has voted on so far and what they’re expected to take up on Thursday.

  • Garden, And New Produce Stand, Builds Community In Milwaukee

    A garden in Milwaukee looks to build connections between communities, and between people and the food they eat. The director of Alice’s Garden shares the latest projects in the ongoing effort.

  • Two UW Professors Debate Wisconsin's Economic Future

    As the state’s two year budget continues to take shape, two economics professors from UW-Madison discuss indicators of how the state is faring economically.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Venice Williams Guest
  • Steve Deller Guest
  • Noah Williams Guest

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