We check in on top news from around the state, including the bankrupcy announcement of a frac sand mining company. Then we hear about how recreational biking on gravel is picking up speed. And we discuss the U.S. House vote in favor of raising the minimum wage.
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State News Roundup – July 19, 2019
A major frac sand company in Wisconsin has declared bankruptcy, leaving the future of its mines uncertain. We talk about what industry trends could tell us. We also learn about a proposal in La Crosse meant to prevent public officials, including police and judges, from openly criticising each other. Plus, an update on power outages in downtown Madison.
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The Growing Popularity Of Gravel Biking
According to Bicycle Retailer, sales of gravel bikes — a hybrid of road and mountain bikes — nearly tripled in the U.S. from 2017 to 2018. We talk about the growing appeal of riding on unpaved roads, and some of the places in Wisconsin to do it.
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House Votes To Boost Federal Minimum Wage To $15
On Thursday the U.S. House voted to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. We talk to an expert on poverty and social policy about the plan, and what we have learned from states and cities that have already raised their minimum wage.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Basma Amer Guest
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Kierstin Kloeckner Guest
- David Pate Guest
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