Legislation To Prevent Another Backlog Of Untested Forensic Sexual Assault Kits, Senator Johnson On Immigration, Growing Need For Teachers Of Color

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Wisconsin Rep. Melissa Sargent, a Democrat, poses for a photo in her office on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Madison, Wis. Sargent is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers who introduced a bill aiming to prevent a backlog of untested rape kits in Wisconsin. Cara Lombardo/AP Photo

New legislation has been introduced that would prevent a backlog of untested forensic sexual assault kits from occurring, like it has in the past. We talk with a lawmaker about the policy. We also discuss why Wisconsin’s schools need more teachers of color and how diversity in schools can promote equity. Additionally, Senator Ron Johnson will talk about his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border.

Featured in this Show

  • New Bill Would Mandate Timeline For Sending Sexual Assault Kits To Crime Lab

    A bipartisan group of lawmakers this week introduced legislation that aims to prevent Wisconsin from developing another backlog of untested forensic sexual assault kits. One of the lawmakers joins us to discuss policy surrounding sexual assault kits Wisconsin.

  • Senator Ron Johnson On His Recent Trip To The Border

    U.S. Senator Ron Johnson joins us to discuss immigration, border security, and his proposed Family Farm Relief Act.

  • Growing Need for Teachers of Color In Wisconsin

    The number of would-be teachers is shrinking across the nation and in Wisconsin. As the need grows, Wisconsin is examining the importance of having more teachers of color. Our guest takes a closer look at how diversity promotes equity in school.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Sen. Melissa Agard Guest
  • Ron Johnson Guest
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams Interviewer

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