We hear why home and condo insurance rates are rapidly rising in Wisconsin. Then, we talk about an initiative to get all Oneida third graders up to reading level. And, we hear from a local chapter of “Urban Sketchers.”
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Home and condo insurance rising in Wisconsin
According to an analysis from the Wall Street Journal, home insurance rates in Wisconsin have increased by about 25 percent since January of 2020. We hear from two industry experts about drivers behind rising home and condo insurance costs in the state and nationwide.
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Oneida literacy initiative aims to narrow reading proficiency gaps
In 2022, only 5 percent of Native third graders in Brown County were reading at level. So the tribe decided to take action. The result is Oneida Reads, an initiative that aims to get all Oneida third graders up to reading level. We hear from tribal members who are working to advance the program.
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Recording time and place through drawing
We talk to the leader the Racine chapter of “Urban Sketchers” about the practice of making art with your community — and of your community.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Philip Mulder Guest
- Michael Keener Guest
- Ann McCotter Guest
- Mark Powless Guest
- Jennifer Webster Guest
- Kathi Wilson Guest
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Richelle Wilson 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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