We look at what’s happening with the management of Milwaukee County employees’ health care. Then, we get an update on Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake juvenile facilities. And, we look at what it takes to run warming centers for the homeless.
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Milwaukee County health insurance woes
Milwaukee County officials let the county’s health care insurance contract lapse. Employees didn’t lose coverage but it’s raising questions about oversight and management. A WPR reporter explains what went wrong and what the county board is doing to address the problem.
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Youth detention facilities now in complianceÂ
Two Wisconsin youth detention centers, Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, have been under federal supervision for almost a decade after numerous complaints of abuse. That supervision ended last week. An advocate, a judge and a state senator all weigh in on the decision and the state of juvenile justice.
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Warming centers keep Wisconsin’s unhoused out of biting cold temperaturesÂ
Warming centers are offering a safe space for the state’s unhoused to stay over the winter months, especially during extreme cold. Coordinators at warming centers in La Crosse and Wausau explain the needs and challenges for these facilities and their clients.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Evan Casey Guest
- Kate Burdick Guest
- Everett Mitchell Guest
- Sen. LaTonya Johnson Guest
- Taleah Proctor Guest
- Karla Hein Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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