State Capitol Report: Marsy’s Law Check-In, Pharmacists Want Bigger Part In Pandemic Response

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The Wisconsin State Capitol across Lake Monona
The Wisconsin State Capitol seen across Lake Monona on Nov. 5, 2020. Angela Major/WPR

We check in with an attorney and victims’ rights advocate about how Marsy’s Law is being implemented in Wisconsin. Then, a pharmacist tells us why they believe their profession should play a bigger role in the state’s pandemic response.

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Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rachel Sattler Guest
  • Sarah Sorum Guest

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