New Concealed Carry Bill In Wisconsin, This Week In Washington, Student Debt Relief For Farmers

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A new bill in Congress would forgive the student debt of farmers after 10 years of repayment. It’s an approach that its bipartisan sponsors hope will draw more young people to the industry as the average age of farmers continues to rise. We discuss the details, and chat with a farm economist about the business of agriculture. Also, the top national political stories of the week get a closer look. And we talk to a national gun control expert about a new bill in Wisconsin that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without training or a permit.

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  • Proposed Bill Would Allow Wisconsinites To Carry A Concealed Weapon Without Training Or Permit

    Legislation circulated in Wisconsin would allow people to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training. The bill would also end the state’s ban on tasers and would let some people bring guns onto federal gun-free school zones. It would make Wisconsin a “constitutional carry” state that lets people carry weapons without having to register with the state or pay government fees. Supporters say this bill puts Wisconsin’s concealed carryy law in line with the state’s policy that lets people openly carry without training or permits. Those against the bill say it’s irresponsible and dangerous. We talk to a national gun control expert about this bill and how other states handle concealed carry laws.

  • This Week In Washington – March 29, 2017

    Harry Enten, Senior Political Writer and Analyst for FiveThirtyEight, joins Central Time to talk politics.

  • New Bill Aims To Attract Young People To Farming

    A new bill in the state Assembly is aiming to bring younger people into farming by offering some financial assistance. Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) joins us to talk about his bill.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Robert Spitzer Guest
  • Harry Enten Guest
  • Mark Spreitzer Guest