We hear from a Republican state lawmaker on proposed bills to cut back Wisconsin unemployment benefits and other social safety net programs. Then, a WPR reporter and a community college official help us understand why enrollment is down for these smaller institutions.
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Wisconsin Republicans release bills tightening social safety net in an effort to deal with worker shortage
Wisconsin Republicans have released a package of bills that would tighten access to safety net programs with the hopes of stemming Wisconsin’s worker shortage. We hear from one of the lawmakers behind the proposals, and someone who’s studied unemployment during the pandemic.
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Why enrollment at community colleges are declining
New data shows that student enrollment at the nation’s community colleges is down 15 percent from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at why the two-year schools are being hit particularly hard and what’s being done to recruit and retain students.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Chris Kapenga Guest
- Andrew Stettner Guest
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Martha Parham Guest
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