‘Organic’ Branding, Most Endangered Jobs, State News Roundup

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The job market has lots of opportunities for those who work in information technology. But to make room for the new, it’s often out with the old. We’ll find out the ten most endangered jobs for 2014. We’ll also look back at Wisconsin news this past week and speak with a food scientist about the USDA’s new istructions on using the word ‘organic’ in branding.

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  • Weekly News Roundup: Primary Elections, Crossbow Hunting And A Higher Unemployment Rate

    Here’s a round-up of some of the major Wisconsin news stories from the past week:

    Highlights From Tuesday’s Primary Election

    In the 6th Congressional District, state Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-Campbellsport, currently seems to have won a narrow victory over Joe Leibham, prevailing with just over 200 votes. If the final vote tally and the possible recount to follow still leaves Grothman as the victor, he will face Democratic challenger Mark Harris, the Winnebago County executive, in the general election. Given the 6th District’s conservative bent, the winner of the Republican primary will very likely end up in Washington, D.C.

    In the race for state attorney general, Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ beat state Rep. Jon Richards and Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne in the Democratic Primary. She will face Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel in November.

    Sheriff David Clarke also won his Democratic primary, in a race where quite a few Republicans crossed over to vote in that race. Clarke’s pro-gun rights stance had earned him financial and grassroots support from the National Rifle Assocation in the election.

    Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s political action committee had given a significant contribution to Clarke’s opponent, as did a committee partially funded by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.

    Crossbow Hunting Rules Change

    The DNR Board voted this week to significantly expand crossbow hunting rights. Previously, only people with disabilities or those over 65 could use a crossbow. The new rules could create a new crossbow hunting season that would coincide with the archery season and run from mid-September to late November or early December.

    Critics include traditional bow hunters who fear an influx of more hunters during the archery season would mean fewer deer.

    The clear winners in this are sports store owners: Apparently, crossbows are flying off the shelves.

    Unemployment Rate Up Slightly

    The state reported this week that the July unemployment rate rose from 5.7 percent to 5.8 percent, even as Wisconsin added 3,200 private-sector jobs in July, mainly in the service industry.

    Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is still lower than the national average at 6.2 percent.

    With the issues of jobs and the economy dominating the governor’s race, people are watching these numbers closely. Mary Burke blamed the higher unemployment rate on Gov. Scott Walker’s policies, while Walker said the state is moving in the right direction under his leadership.

  • USDA Offers New Instructions On Branding With Word 'Organic'

    The USDA has issued new instructions for brands using the word ‘organic’ in their names. The department took the steps after calls from food activist groups that claim these brand names can be misleading to consumers.

  • The Ten Most Endangered Jobs Of 2014

    There are a lot of opportunities available in the information sector, but not all industries are thriving. An expert from CareerCast.com discusses the most endangered jobs of 2014.

  • State News Round-Up For August 15th, 2014

    WPR’s assistant news director joins us for a look at what’s making news in Wisconsin, including a recap of this week’s primary results.

Episode Credits

  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Marika Suval Producer
  • Galen Druke Producer
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Noah Ovshinsky Guest
  • Charles Benbrook Guest
  • Tony Lee Guest

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