State Capitol Report: Addressing Volunteer Firefighter Shortage, Youth Corrections Facilities In Limbo

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Heard On The Morning Show
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Jereme Rauckman (CC-BY)

A state representative tells us how new legislation could address a shortage of volunteer firefighters and emergency responders in Wisconsin. Later, we learn why Fond du Lac and La Crosse Counties have decided against building youth corrections facilities.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Treig Pronschinske Guest
  • Allen Buechel Guest
  • Shelley Mesch Guest