Less than a year ago the DNR switched from having credentialed park rangers in state parks to having conservation wardens. We talk about why the DNR has decided to make the switch back to rangers on this week’s Wisconsin News Roundup. We also hear from First Congressional candidate Nick Polce and from gubernatorial candidate Mahlon Mitchell.
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First Congressional District Candidate Interview: Nick Polce
In our series of interviews with candidates for the First Congressional seat, we speak with businessman Nick Polce. He is running as a Republican in the August 14 primary.
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State News Roundup – August 3, 2018
Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources announced this week that rangers will once again handle law enforcement at state parks, less than a year after the program was done away with. Also, state incentives for Fiserv are getting new attention after the company bought the naming rights for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena. And some state officials had heated words for each other at a recent meeting.
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Governor Candidate Interview: Mahlon Mitchell
In our series of interviews with candidates for Governor of Wisconsin, we speak with Firefighter and President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Mahlon Mitchell. He is running as a Democrat in the August 14 primary.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Nick Polce Guest
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Mahlon Mitchell Guest
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