A new report of voter data from the spring election reveals the consequences of ballot rejection and implications for November. Then, we get an update on how food banks across the state are doing amid the pandemic. Our guest explains new food security grants.
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Looking Ahead To November After 23,000 Ballots Thrown Out In April Primary
Wisconsin’s April primary saw a huge jump in absentee voting. Over 23,000 of those absentee ballots were thrown out. We examine what happened in April, and what it could mean for mail-in voting for the upcoming presidential election.
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New Grants To Aid Wisconsin Food Banks
Feeding America says that food insecurity has grown nationally from 37 million people to more than 57 million people due to the pandemic. We’re learning about new state grants available for food banks through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Tom Scheck Guest
- Dee Hall Guest
- Stephanie Jung Dorfman Guest
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