Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go?, Researching The History Of Your Home, UW-Stevens Point Won’t Cut Majors

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This Feb. 13, 2019, shows multiple forms printed from the Internal Revenue Service web page that are used for 2018 U.S. federal tax returns in Zelienople, Pa. (Keith Srakocic/ AP Photo)

Tax season often brings up questions about just where exactly those tax dollars go. A tax expert brings us up to speed. We also learn more about piecing together clues to find out more about the history of your home and we look at UW-Stevens Point’s decision not to cut major programs in the liberal arts.

Featured in this Show

  • Taking A Look At Where Your Federal Tax Dollars Go

    While Tax Day is right around the corner, many taxpayers do not know exactly where their federal income taxes go. We talk to a tax expert about how that money is allocated by the government and the public’s opinion on where their money goes.

  • Looking For Clues When Researching Your Home's History

    Researching your family’s history has exploded in popularity over the last few decades, but researching the history of your house can be a similarly interesting hunt. We talk with a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society for some pointers.

  • UW-Stevens Point Backs Off Plan To Cut Six Major Programs

    UW-Stevens Point says it won’t be eliminating major programs like history, geology, and art, after announcing planned cuts last year. We find out what led to the change of course and how the school plans to keep costs down in the future.

Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Vanessa Williamson Guest
  • Joe DeRose Guest
  • Rich Kremer Guest

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