Mixed Vaccination-Status Families, What’s Next For Effort To Reopen Two Central Wisconsin Paper Mills

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A parent placing a face mask on their child
In this June 10, 2020, file photo, Olivia Chan’s father helps her with a new mask she received during a graduation ceremony for her Pre-K class in front of Bradford School in Jersey City, N.J. Seth Wenig/AP Photo

Many vaccinated Wisconsinites have started dining out at restaurants and attending larger gatherings again. But for those with young kids who still can’t get vaccinated, understanding what you can and can’t do can be complicated. We talk to an epidemiologist about how to navigate those choices. Then, we discuss a measure Gov. Evers vetoed last week that would have funded an effort to reopen two shuttered paper mills in central Wisconsin.

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  • Governor Evers Vetoes Bill To Finance Purchase Of Two Paper Mills

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Laura Cassidy Guest
  • Rob Mentzer Guest
  • Scott Krug Guest