We learn about a new law that could benefit state EMS workers. Then, we learn about clean energy tax credits in Wisconsin. Then, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of a cult classic film. And a Wisconsin author tells us about his newest book covering the American Birkebeiner ski marathon.
Featured in this Episode
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New legislation aids EMS workforce
A pair of bills signed into law Tuesday will add new funding for a variety of efforts to help Emergency Medical Services statewide, including creating a reimbursement program for EMS education and allocating grants to the state’s technical colleges. The head of the state’s EMS association joins us.
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Time is running out for Wisconsinites to take advantage of clean energy tax credits
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill Act” is ending clean energy tax credits for products like electric vehicles and home solar panels. We talk with a solar panel installer about how that’s affecting business, and a Dane County official explains what incentives are still available.
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Wisconsin Life
This Wisconsin Life episode shares a story about the 50th anniversary of the spooky cult classic film “The Giant Spider Invasion.”
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The history of Wisconsin’s famous ski marathon
A new book by a born-and-raised Wisconsinite goes in-depth about the history of the American Birkebeiner ski marathon in Wisconsin. The author joins us.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Alan DeYoung Guest
- Kathy Kuntz Guest
- Burke O’Neal Guest
- Jerome Poling Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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