A national education reporter talks about how the landscape of school has changed due to COVID-19. Then we learn what’s wrapped into an emergency declaration from Governor Evers. And we cover some top Washington stories including a push from the administration to send Americans relief checks.
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Where Is Federal Guidance For Schools On COVID-19?
We talk with a national education reporter about how schools and parents are responding to being closed due to COVID-19, amid a lack of guidance from the Trump administration.
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The Scope And Impact Of A State Emergency Declaration
On March 12, 2020, Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency for the entire state of Wisconsin. We learn what state law says about emergency declarations and hear what actions can be taken during a state of emergency.
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This Week In Washington – March 18, 2020
Congress and the White House are working to address the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk with a congressional reporter about how members of Wisconsin’s delegation are voting, and what potential legislation is in the pipeline.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Erin Richards Guest
- Will Cushman Guest
- Daniel Newhauser Guest
- Craig Gilbert Guest
- Kealey Bultena Interviewer
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