We look into how improvements to Wisconsin’s unemployment system might be paid for with federal dollars. Then, we check in with the secretary of the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Feds to pay for unemployment system upgrades
The state Department of Workforce Development estimates up to $80 million in federal dollars may pay for upgrades to the unemployment insurance benefits system. The agency’s top official discusses the effort and other initiatives to help Wisconsin workers.
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Farming and the future of state agriculture
We talk with the recently-confirmed state agriculture secretary about the challenges in the farming industry and how state and national programs are addressing these issues.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Amy Pechacek Guest
- Randy Romanski Guest
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