Milwaukee will be able to use COVID-19 relief funds to get rid of lead pipes and paint in the city. We talk with two local reporters to learn more about what’s planned for the money. We also get the latest on a bipartisan deal on infrastructure reached between the Senate and the White House.
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A Look At The Biden-Republican Infrastructure Deal
An infrastructure deal between President Biden and a group of Senate Republicans may be in doubt. We look at what’s covered in the agreement, including roads, railways, bridges and broadband, and why its future may be jeopardy.
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Stimulus Money Creates 'Historic Opportunity' To Reduce Lead In Milwaukee
Millions of money from the latest round of federal COVID-19 relief has put Milwaukee in a position to make big progress on getting rid of lead paint and pipes. We talk to two reporters from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about how the city plans to use the funding.
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- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
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- Talis Shelbourne Guest
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