Our review of top state news stories includes Madison’s Truax Field being selected in the top two possible stations for basing new F-35 fighter jets. And we discuss the history and disappearance of executive assistants in the workplace.
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State News Roundup – February 21, 2020
Madison’s Truax Field remains one of the Air Force’s top choices to station new F-35 fighter jets, despite local opposition. We find out about the latest developments. We also hear about a nursing home closing in Green Bay, and the DNR ordering Johnson Controls to test more private wells for PFAs.
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Why It Matters That There Are Fewer Executive Assistants
The loss of manufacturing jobs has hit men without college degrees hard. We find out what the parallels for women are with fewer administrative and executive assistant positions available, when they were a path to independence for generations of women.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Megan Stringer Guest
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Chris Hubbuch Guest
- Rachel Feintzeig Guest
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