First, we hear from Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek about agency efforts to improve the state unemployment benefits system. Then, we speak with outgoing state Sen. Dale Kooyenga on the Brookfield Republican’s time in office.
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Workforce Development head talks workforce shortages, improvements to Wisconsin's unemployment system
Last month, Wisconsin’s unemployment rate dropped to a record low 2.8 percent. We check in with the head of the Department of Workforce Development about improvements to the state’s unemployment system and how the record low unemployment impacts the workforce statewide.
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Exit interview with Sen. Dale Kooyenga
After 12 years of serving in state government, Sen. Dale Kooyenga announced his resignation. He is one of 30 state lawmakers leaving prior to the fall election. As a CPA and Financial Institutions and Revenue Committee chair we speak with Sen. Kooyenga about his resignation and state taxes.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Amy Pechacek Guest
- Dale Kooyenga Guest
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