Mental Health Care, A Record-High Lake Michigan In January, Gov. Evers, State Republican Lawmakers At Odds Over Projected Tax Surplus

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A woman takes photos of the shore of Lake Michigan.
A woman takes photos of the shore of Lake Michigan. Pounding waves and steady rain from severe storms have caused damage up and down the shoreline. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo

We talk about the impact of record-high water levels in Lake Michigan on communities and infrastructure in Wisconsin. And we discuss the projected state tax surplus and what lawmakers want to do with the money. We also talk with two state lawmakers about mental health care in Wisconsin.

Featured in this Show

  • Lawmaker Discussion: Mental Health Care In Wisconsin

    Republicans and Democrats are acknowledging the need to expand mental health services for children and adults in Wisconsin. We talk with two members of the Assembly Committee on Mental Health about where they see progress, and how they think the state can do more to help.

  • Great Lakes' High Water Levels Impacting Shorelines and Communities

    Lake Michigan’s water levels reached an all-time high in January, breaking a record from more than 30 years ago. We talk about how this is impacting Wisconsin communities and infrastructure, and what measures to take going forward.

  • Gov. Evers, State Republican Lawmakers At Odds Over Projected Tax Surplus

    Gov. Tony Evers announced he wants the state legislature to invest $250 million from an expected tax surplus into public education. However, state Republicans have indicated they want to provide tax cuts. We talk to a reporter about the excess funds and the potential political fight.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Jonathan Brostoff Guest
  • Paul Tittl Guest
  • Adam Bechle Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest

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