What’s next for Wisconsin’s top election official, and how licensing agency is keeping up with demand

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A line of voters walk past a sign that says "City of Stoughton Polling Place"
Voters enter a polling location as they open in the morning Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, before voting in the midterm elections at the Stoughton Fire Department in Stoughton, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Meagan Wolfe’s term as Wisconsin Elections administrator ends July 1, but her future is unknown. We talk about the possibilities. Then, the state department issuing licenses is trying to meet demand, says Dan Hereth, secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

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  • The fate of the state’s top election official, Meagan Wolfe

    Meagan Wolfe’s current term as Wisconsin Elections administrator ends July 1. Respected nationally but criticized by Republican lawmakers at home, Wolf has an uncertain path to reappointment. A political science professor talks about what could be in store for Wolfe and the state.

  • Clearing the backlog of applications for professional licenses in Wisconsin

    Processing a quarter of a million applications for credentials every year, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services is relied upon by employers and workers in many industries. Dan Hereth, secretary-designee of the agency, defends his request for more resources to meet the demand.

Episode Credits

  • Shereen Siewert Host
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Barry Burden Guest
  • Dan Hereth Guest

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