Over the last 20 years, the monarch population in the eastern part of the U.S. has seen drastic drops. We find out how groups throughout Wisconsin are joining together to help save the population in our state. We also take a look at why comedy movies have seemed to fall flat lately and we look at why the state Elections Commission still hasn’t filled six positions aimed at increasing security ahead of the August primaries.
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State Election-Security Positions Remain Unfilled
The state Elections Commission has six new positions aimed at increasing security within Wisconsin’s election system. With the statewide August primaries nearing, we talk to a reporter about why the positions haven’t been filled.
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New Effort To Save The Monarch Butterfly
Over the past 20 years, monarch butterfly populations in the eastern United States have dropped by 80 percent. Now more than 70 groups across Wisconsin are banding together in an effort to save the monarch from being lost for good. We discuss the state of the monarch in Wisconsin and what individuals can do to help it.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Mark Sommerhauser Guest
- Owen Boyle Guest
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