State Capitol Report: Labor In Wisconsin, Education Policy Needs

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On Labor Day, we examine the state of labor in Wisconsin and the power of unions in the workforce, particularly after last year’s Janus Supreme Court decision. The president of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO explains what workers in the state are facing today. Then, a Republican Senator explains why lawmakers need to come together for bipartisan solutions on education.

Featured in this Show

  • Labor Issues in Wisconsin

    On Labor Day, we’re examining the state of labor in Wisconsin and the power of unions in the workforce, particularly after last year’s Janus Supreme Court decision. The president of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO weighs in on what workers in the state are facing today.

  • Wisconsin Lawmaker Says Education Policy Needs To Return To Its 'Bipartisan Roots'

    As students across Wisconsin get ready to go back to school, our guest says it’s time for bipartisan solutions to education’s most pressing issues. We talk about where Democrats and Republicans could find room for cooperation on the issue in the coming months, and what solutions might look like.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Stephanie Bloomingdale Guest
  • Luther Olsen Guest