Our roundup of regional Wisconsin news includes a look at state school closings due to COVID-19. President Trump announced a national emergency in light of the spread of the coronavirus. We’ll speak with a public health expert about the news. And we discuss how effective Act 10 has been since it was signed nine years ago.
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State News Roundup – March 13, 2020
College campuses around Wisconsin are moving classes online in response to the spread of COVID-19. We hear about the reaction from students and staff. We also find out how a bankrupt frac sand mine got back into compliance with Chippewa County regulations.
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President Trump Declares National Emergency Due To COVID-19
President Donald Trump announced a national emergency today in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. This came on the heels of Governor Tony Evers’ public health emergency in Wisconsin. We’ll talk to a public health expert to get the latest on COVID-19.
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Act 10 After Nearly A Decade
Nine years after former Governor Scott Walker signed Act 10 into law, we discuss whether the measure has lived up to its expectations.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Dr. Patrick Remington Guest
- Brett Healy Guest
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