State News Round-Up, How To Deter Light Pollution

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Heard On The Morning Show
The Wisconsin capitol building
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WPR’s State Capitol bureau chief joins the program with updates on a range of news. As usual, we take your questions along the way. Then, we discuss the impact of light trespassing, a specific type of light pollution, and how to prevent it.

Featured in this Show

  • State Capitol Report: Voter Rolls, Homeless Funding, State Issues

    A judge’s recent ruling to remove more than 200,000 names from voter rolls has opponents challenging the order in state and federal court. Plus, Gov. Tony Evers wants the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee to release funding for homeless services. A WPR reporter explains the funding dispute and other political state news.

  • Are Your Neighbor's Porch Lights Trespassing?

    Have you ever stepped into your backyard to look at the stars, only to be blinded by your neighbor’s lights? There’s a name for this phenomenon: light trespassing. Our guest shares tips for how to deal with this problem and how to make sure your own outdoor lights aren’t contributing to it.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Don Sanford Guest