Some insurance industry experts say that the GOP’s proposed pre-existing conditions bill is bound to fail if pushed forward. We discuss how the insurance industry works and what might change if this bill advances. We also talk about high levels of phosphorous pollution in La Crosse and we take a look at this week’s national news.
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Would Wisconsin GOP's Pre-Existing Conditions Bill Work?
State Republicans are pushing a bill that would require health insurance companies to cover people with pre-existing conditions. If the Affordable Care Act were to be struck down, what would happen under the Wisconsin GOP plan? We discuss how the insurance industry works and why insurance experts say the proposal would fail.
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How Do Wastewater Treatment Plants Remove, And Reuse, Phosphorus?
La Crosse is estimating it will need $20 million to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant to comply with new regulations on the release of phosphorus going into effect in 2025. We talk with a microbial scientist about how phosphorus gets processed at treatment plants and what it can be used for afterward.
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This Week In Washington – January 23, 2019
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is bringing forth a bill that would re-open the government, including disaster aid, funding to start construction of a border wall, and more. We find out whether an end to the government shutdown is in sight. We also check in on the latest in the Mueller investigation and reaction to President Trump’s comments about Native Americans.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Derrell Connor Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Guy Boulton Guest
- Katherine McMahon Guest
- Daniel Newhauser Guest
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