Second Judge Rules Against Lame-Duck, Wisconsin Life Pairs Up With Local School, Find A Highway To Drive This Spring

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A second judge has weighed in on whether or not GOP lawmakers’ lame-duck session violated the state constitution, ruling that some of the laws did. We talk with a WPR reporter and unpack the details. We also hear about some great places to drive if you’re itching for a spring road trip, and you don’t have to go far. And the Wisconsin Life producer joins us to talk about her collaboration with a local high school.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Laurel White Guest
  • Maureen McCollum Guest
  • Eric Paulsen Guest

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