We learn more about how changes at the federal level could disproportionately affect people with disabilities. Then, we check in on state shared revenue distribution to municipalities in Wisconsin. And, we explore the beauty and joy in hiking local trails.
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How federal policy changes could affect people with disabilities
We talk to the public policy analyst at the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities about a recent executive order signed by President Trump that would make it easier for states to remove people from outdoor encampments, and how it affects the developmentally disabled population.
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What Wisconsin’s shared revenue means for local governments
In late July, the Wisconsin state government announced that it will share more than $1.4 billion with local governments. The head of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities weighs in on whether this shared revenue is sufficient, how the money is used, and what it means for local property taxes.
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Finding joy in local hikes
Last year, writer Andrea Debbink hiked 40 trails Dane County to research her new guidebook, “Urban Trails: Madison.” We recently met up with her at a local park for a short hike with bird and plant identifications, tips for hitting the trail and encouragement to see the beauty in our own backyard.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tami Jackson Guest
- Jerry Deschane Guest
- Andrea Debbink Guest
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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