The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is looking at options to create a bus service between Milwaukee, Racine and the new Foxconn plant. We talk to the chairman about the proposed investment and who this would affect. We also take a look at the number of refugees who have been placed in Wisconsin compared to last year and we discuss some of the top national news stories of the week so far.
Featured in this Show
-
This Week In Washington – August 1, 2018
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort is standing trial for financial crimes. We get the details on how the case fits into the special counsel’s investigation into Russian campaign interference. We also talk about President Trump’s critique of the billionaire Koch brothers. Plus, a look at the government’s new religious liberty task force.
-
Investing In Transportation Options For Foxconn Workers
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is pushing forward on discussion with Racine County about a potential $4.5 million investment in transportation options for Foxconn workers coming from Milwaukee and Racine areas. We talk to Chairman Lipscomb who is heading the proposal.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Ginger Gibson Guest
- Theodore Lipscomb Sr. Guest
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
