After an investigation showed that 60 VA nursing homes were rated a one out of five star rating last year, the House Veterans Affairs Committee has launched an investigation. We talk to a reporter for more information. We also discuss the ways technology is making travel easier for some with disabilities and we take at funding and fundraising for gubernatorial candidates on this week’s Wisconsin news roundup.
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State News Roundup For July 20, 2018
Fundraising reports were due this week for candidates running for office in Wisconsin for the November elections. We look at how the candidates for governor did financially, and in the latest Marquette law School poll.
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For Travelers With Disabilities, Support From Technology And Airport Staff Helps
When we think about going to the airport, we often think about time. Arriving on time, getting through transfers on time, getting through security on time and generally a lot of cramped spaces and rushing. For those with disabilities, whether physical or mental, needing to travel by forms of public transport or by plane often require extra planning, extra time and can come with some worry. We talk to a New York Times reporter about some of the ways technology has helped individuals with disabilities to make travel more accommodating, and some ways in which accessibility is lagging.
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House Committee Investigating Conditions At VA Nursing Homes
The House Veterans Affairs Committee is investigating conditions at VA nursing homes, after a USA TODAY-Boston Globe investigation revealed that the agency rates nearly half its nursing homes with its lowest possible rating. We talk to one of the reporters who broke the story about what she heard from veterans at some nursing homes, and what’s to come with this investigation.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Joshua Brockman Guest
- Donovan Slack Guest
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