State legislators have created the Wisconsin Paper Caucus, a bipartisan effort that aims to educate people about the importance of paper and create policies that will help sustain the industry. We hear more about their plans. We also get the latest Wisconsin news, including more on the upcoming State Supreme Court race.
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State Legislators Create New Paper Caucus
Wisconsin is the top paper producer in the nation, creating some 5.3 million tons of paper and 1.1 million tons of paperboard each year. But it’s faced its fair share of struggles. We learn about the state legislature’s newly-formed Wisconsin Paper Caucus, and what it hopes to accomplish for the industry, going forward.
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State Capitol Report: Wisconsin News Round-Up
The next Democratic National Convention will be in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, more details are coming out about possible next steps regarding the closure of Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls. WPR News’ State Capitol Reporter joins us with updates on these headlines and a look at the upcoming state Supreme Court race.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Scott Suder Guest
- Laurel White Guest
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