Where Redistricting Lawsuits Stand, New Laws For Disclosing Salaries

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A WPR reporter and political science professor break down where several lawsuits are related to redrawing legislative maps in Wisconsin, which could have significant impacts on the 2022 elections. Then a business and workplace economy correspondent explains what “pay transparency” laws are, and whether they could be helpful.

Featured in this Show

  • The Latest On Wisconsin's Redistricting Litigation

    While Wisconsin has yet to re-draw its legislative maps, there are several lawsuits and associated challenges related to re-districting, working their way through several levels of the judicial system. We try to untangle the current situation, and discuss where things go from here.

  • The Pros And Cons Of 'Pay Transparency' Laws

    More and more states are forcing private companies to disclose the salary ranges for their employees. We take a look at how these “pay transparency” laws work and what they mean for employers, their workers and prospective hires.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Maurice Sheppard Guest
  • Aki Ito Guest