Our roundup of Wisconsin news includes a look at Wausau cracking down on loitering in parking ramps. Then we talk to a state representative who’s in favor of funding a new mental health facility in Northwoods. And we discuss some negative impacts of the way media outlets cover crime.
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State News Roundup – November 15, 2019
The Lafayette County Board is shelving a resolution to punish officials who discuss results of an ongoing water quality study with the press without authorization. We find out more about the debate. We also hear about Wausau’s new ordinance to prohibit trespassing and loitering in parking ramps. Plus, a new tiny home village for veterans in Milwaukee.
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State Lawmaker Makes The Case For Mental Health Center In Northwoods
The state Assembly recently upheld Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of funds going to a crisis center in northern Wisconsin. State Rep. Romaine Quinn explains why he says the facility is necessary and what communities are doing in the meantime to meet residents’ mental health needs.
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Is It Time To Rethink How We Report On Crime?
Local newspapers regularly report on recent crime, often submitted before deadline and based solely on information from police reports. We hear from a guest who says what journalists choose to cover can have a serious impact on an individual’s life, and the public’s perception of crime around them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Hope Kirwan Guest
- Natalie Brophy Guest
- Alana Watson Guest
- Representative Romaine Quinn Guest
- Akintunde Ahmad Guest
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