A new bipartisan task force announced by Governor Evers will look into funding options for the state’s transportation budget. We take a look at the options on the table with WPR’s State Capitol Reporter Laurel White. We also learn more about a bill that would penalize any person convicted of soliciting a prostitute.
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New Transportation Task Force To Look For Funding Solutions
Governor Evers announced a new bipartisan task force to explore solutions to address the state’s transportation funding shortage. We check in with WPR’s State Capitol Reporter Laurel White about what options are on the table and if any ground was made last week at the 34-member task force’s first meeting.
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Lawmakers Resurface Bill Targeting Prostitution
State lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would penalize anyone convicted of soliciting prostitutes. The penalty money would be used to help the victims of sex trafficking. We talk to a senator about the state of prostitution in Wisconsin and how the bill would curb it.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Laurel White Guest
- Andre Jacque Guest
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