We talk to Governor Tony Evers about the new state budget and his future plans. Then, we learn about a new firefighting foam made from soybeans instead of PFAS. And we hear about historic Carnegie libraries in Superior that are up for sale.
Featured in this Episode
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Governor Tony Evers interview
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled state Legislature and Demorcratic Governor Tony Evers have reached a compromise on the state budget, with Evers signing the state’s new budget into law this week. We talk with Evers for a review of the state budget and future plans.
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New PFAS-free firefighting foam made from soybeans has Wisconsin roots
Over 70 sites across Wisconsin are contaminated with “forever chemicals,” sometimes from firefighting foams that contain toxic perpolyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS. A company with Wisconsin roots aims to replace PFAS-containing firefighting substances with a new foam based on soybeans.
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Wisconsin Life
We hear a story about an performer who’s become a fixture at some Wisconsin baseball games. It’s part of WPR’s Wisconsin Road Trip series, which features pit stops across the state to explore some of the people, places and things that make Wisconsin summers special.
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Carnegie libraries in Wisconsin for sale
The first and last Carnegie libraries built in Wisconsin are for sale, and both are in Superior. We talk to a local historian and retired librarian about the history of both buildings and their role in the community.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tony Evers Guest
- Dave Garlie Guest
- Teddie Meronek Guest
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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