Trevor Hook is a producer for WPR’s “Wisconsin Today.”
Trevor Hook
Latest Posts
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New book argues Racine’s labor movement history is a ‘blueprint for worker solidarity’
Rutgers University assistant professor Naomi R. Williams’ new book says the legacy of Racine’s working-class communities can offer lessons to bolster the strength of organized labor today.
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Oshkosh travel agency raising awareness of human trafficking ahead of NFL Draft
The NFL Draft in Green Bay is expected to bring in tens of thousands of people in April. A travel management company in northeast Wisconsin is releasing materials to help travelers know the warning signs of human trafficking.
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UW-Stevens Point program teaches about the science of cannabis
Jobs in the legal cannabis industry have more than tripled from 2017 to 2022. Despite Wisconsin restrictions on cannabis, UW-Stevens Point Professor Brian Barringer says this program meets growing industry demand.
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Wisconsin restaurant owner wins grant to strengthen American Black food traditions
The ketchup giant Heinz recently awarded grants to restaurants nationwide in an effort to strengthen Black culinary traditions. The sandwich shop House of Hoagies in Menasha was one of three Wisconsin winners.
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‘No wrong way to move through this’: Sandy Hook Promise co-founder on dealing with school violence aftermath
The father of a child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting offers insight into moving forward and efforts to prevent this from happening again.
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Analysis finds Milwaukee real estate program is improving diversity in the field
The ACRE program nurtures professionals of color in the commercial real estate market. A recent Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis finds that its efforts are working.
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Online sports betting is on the rise nationwide. Some Wisconsin therapists and advocates are worried.
Wisconsin is among 38 states that have legalized some form of sports betting. Even though Wisconsin’s laws on the practice are more restrictive than other states, experts say problem gambling is going up here, too.
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Rep. Gwen Moore predicts President-elect Trump’s tax proposals will need bipartisan support
In January, Republicans will have control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate along with the Presidency. Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore weighs in on some of the tax proposals likely to come up in the new Congress.
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New funding aims to bolster Milwaukee program helping youth victims of violence
Project Ujima aims to help youth violence victims recover and thrive. The medical director of the program tells WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” the goal is to help patients heal outside of a hospital.
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Research suggests women farmers may improve local economies
New data suggests more women farmers might lead to more business creation and a drop in poverty rates. Two women farmers in Wisconsin share their experiences.