Federal Government Advises State To Finish Current Roads Projects, Hold Off On Starting New Construction, Chippewa Tribal Council Votes Against Pipleine On Reservation, Divided States Of America

The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s tribal council recently voted not to renew permission for a pipeline, owned by energy firm Enbridge, that passes through 12 miles of their reservation. We speak with a tribal council member about the decision and what’s ahead. One of the creators of the new PBS documentary “Divided States of America” also joins us to discuss why politics has grown more partisan during the Obama years. Plus, we’ll learn about a warning issued by the federal government to the state about roads projects underway.

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Federal Government Advises State To Finish Current Roads Projects, Hold Off On Starting New Construction

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The Federal Highway Administration sent a letter to Wisconsin officials last month warning them that current roads projects should be completed before new projects begin. We’ll speak with Patrick Marley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the news and what it could mean for roads in the state.
Northern Wisconsin Tribal Council Moves To Remove Pipeline From Reservation

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The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s tribal council decided not to renew easements with the Canadian energy firm Enbridge for a pipeline that passes through the reservation. The pipeline crosses about 12 miles of tribal lands on its route from Superior to the Straits of Mackinac, and has been operating since 1953. We talk to a tribal council member about the recent decision.
FRONTLINE's Divided States Of America

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FRONTLINE premieres a four-hour, two-part miniseries this week looking back at the events during President Barack Obama’s time in office that revealed deep divisions in the nation and examines the America that president-elect Donald Trump will inherit.