We look at why Wisconsin homeowners’ taxes are on the rise. Then, a police department and a civil rights activist weigh in on the practice of photographing people driving. And we meet a family in Sheboygan who for the past 13 years has adopted children with a terminal prognosis.
Featured in this Episode
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What’s driving rising property tax bills across Wisconsin
Wisconsin residents across the state saw their property tax bills rise again this year. A researcher explains the factors that led to the rise. Then we talk to a political scientist about how property taxes are becoming an issue in the gubernatorial election.
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Wisconsin law enforcement agencies use AI-powered cameras
On some of Wisconsin’s roads, your car may be photographed by AI-powered law enforcement cameras. Some are concerned about an invasion of privacy. We hear from a police department using the technology, and from a civil rights advocate.
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Meet Wisconsin’s hospice mom
Cori and Mark Salchert have 13 children. They are biological parents of eight, and adoptive parents of five terminally ill children. Cori, a retired nurse, is known as the hospice mom. She and her support team care for and love these terminally ill children until their last breath.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Byrnes Guest
- Anthony Chergosky Guest
- Jon McCray Jones Guest
- Daniel Kuhnz Guest
- Cori Salchert Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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