We talk with a lawmaker from Milwaukee about results from the election audit as well as new money being provided for violence prevention. Then, we hear from a La Crosse legislator on sex trafficking and narcotics bills she’s authored.
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Milwaukee lawmaker on violence prevention funds and recent election audit findings
Milwaukee is on pace to break its homicide record again this year. We talk with a lawmaker from the state’s largest city about crime and a plan to spend $45 million on violence prevention and victim services around the state. We also ask him about recent election audit results.
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La Crosse legislator on sex trafficking legislation, child care and PFAS contamination
Democrat Rep. Jill Billings helped reintroduce bipartisan “Safe Harbor” legislation this year which would protect young victims of sex trafficking from prosecution. We talk with the La Crosse lawmaker about the bill’s status, child care and other issues.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Rep. David Bowen Guest
- State Representative Jill Billings Guest
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