Wisconsin Women And Jobs, Legislative Round-Up, Congressional Check-In

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The business and employment outlook for Wisconsin women doesn’t look good. That’s according to a new report, which ranks the state near the bottom of the list. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert guest explains some of the barriers in place that prevent women’s economic empowerment and growth in business. Rob and Veronica also discuss the bills passed during the final day of the state senate’s legislative session, and find out what Congress is up to this week.

Featured in this Show

  • National Study Ranks Wisconsin 46th In Women In Business Ownership And Business Growth

    The number of Wisconsin women-owned businesses, the money those businesses make, and the number of people those companies hire are on the rise, but Wisconsin still lags behind the nation when it comes to the economic clout of women. That’s according to a new report from American Express OPEN. An expert from the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation discusses the results of this new study and some of the barriers in place that prevent women’s economic empowerment and growth in business.

  • Breaking Down The State Senate's Last Day In Session

    The state senate wrapped up their legislative session yesterday. WPR’s state government report discusses the bills that made it through the chamber, and are now heading to Governor Walker’s desk.

  • This Week In Congress – April 2, 2014

    USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Deborah Ellis-Brock Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Paul Singer Guest