The Wisconsin Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources director joins us to look at trends and challenges in housing elderly members of our families. Then, we talk to researchers from the Wisconsin Policy Forum about how the state shared revenue program works in Wisconsin and how it’s affecting cities like Milwaukee.
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The rise of 'granny pods' and other ways to house elderly family members
We learn more about the challenges families face housing their elderly family members, including a rising trend in new “granny pod” homes on single-family properties.
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How local services are funded in Wisconsin
Milwaukee’s mayor recently said Wisconsin’s shared revenue system for funding local services is isn’t working. We take a closer look at the system, talk about how it impacts small towns and big cities across the state and discuss ideas for improvement.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Carrie Molke Guest
- Rob Henken Guest
- Jason Stein Guest
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