A capitol reporter joins the show to talk about early signs of possible bipartisan agreement on how to pay for President Biden’s infrastructure plan. Then, we talk about how to improve access to mental health care in Wisconsin.
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Week In Washington: May 19, 2021
Talks over President Biden’s infrastructure plan continue, and there could be some bipartisan agreement for how to pay for it. We hear more from a capitol reporter, and talk about the debate over whether to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Closing Gaps In Wisconsin's Mental Health Care System
Proposals in Gov. Evers’ budget aimed at closing gaps in mental health care would expand Medicaid coverage of inpatient care, increase regional psychiatric services and more. A reporter explains the state of the proposal, and a psychiatrist explains barriers to mental health care in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Andrew Duehren Guest
- Shamane Mills Guest
- Ron Diamond Guest
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