State News Roundup, What Happened To The Executive Assistant Position?

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F-35 fighter jet arrives at the Vermont Air National Guard base
An F-35 fighter jet arrives at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington, Vt. on Sept. 19, 2019. Madison’s Truax Field is one location under consideration for housing two squadrons of F-35s, but there is vocal opposition among some in Madison who fear an increase in noise the jets will bring. Wilson Ring/AP Photo

Our review of top state news stories includes Madison’s Truax Field being selected in the top two possible stations for basing new F-35 fighter jets. And we discuss the history and disappearance of executive assistants in the workplace.

Featured in this Show

  • State News Roundup – February 21, 2020

    Madison’s Truax Field remains one of the Air Force’s top choices to station new F-35 fighter jets, despite local opposition. We find out about the latest developments. We also hear about a nursing home closing in Green Bay, and the DNR ordering Johnson Controls to test more private wells for PFAs.

  • Why It Matters That There Are Fewer Executive Assistants

    The loss of manufacturing jobs has hit men without college degrees hard. We find out what the parallels for women are with fewer administrative and executive assistant positions available, when they were a path to independence for generations of women.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Megan Stringer Guest
  • Danielle Kaeding Guest
  • Chris Hubbuch Guest
  • Rachel Feintzeig Guest

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