WPR’s capitol bureau reporter and a political science both join us to discuss why a record number of women are now serving in the Wisconsin state legislature. Then we talk with a professor in labor education about the continuing impacts of former governor Scott Walker signing of Act 10 into law.
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A Look At Why More Women Are Serving In Public Office In Wisconsin
Women make up nearly a third of the Wisconsin state Legislature with 41 members. According to a new report, that’s the largest share they’ve held in state history. We look at what’s contributing to the growth in the number of female lawmakers and what it could mean for public policy in Wisconsin.
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Act 10, A Decade Later
Ten years after its passage, we talk with a labor expert about the contentious law that hobbled public-sector unions across the state, its influence on Wisconsin’s political landscape and how it’s played out over time.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Bill Martens Producer
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Laurel White Guest
- Kathleen Dolan Guest
- David Nack Guest
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