Rural community looks at fiber optic network, State of the State

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Heard On The Morning Show
internet wiring on the side of a house
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First, we visit Washington Island to talk with the local electrical manager about a new internet project. Then, WPR’s Shawn Johnson shares a recap of Gov. Tony Ever’s fifth State of the State address.

Featured in this Show

  • Washington Island building fiber optic network

    Washington Island, which sits at the northwest tip of Door County, is in the process of building a fiber optic network. We learn how the project is going so far and what this means for Wisconsin moving forward.

  • State of the State address recap

    This week, Governor Tony Evers delivered his second-term State of the State address. WPR’s Capitol Bureau Chief provides an analysis on the speech from Assembly chambers and reaction from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Robert Cornell Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest