Just days out from Tuesday’s midterm elections, WPR State Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson gives us a preview of some of the closest races. Wisconsin’s prison population saw more than 3% of an increase in 2017. According to the state’s budget requests for the next two years, the growth is likely to continue. We learn more about what’s driving the population increase and get the data. We also hear about the experience of foreign-born military recruits seeking citizenship who are concerned they will be questioned by military officials.
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State News Roundup For November 2, 2018
In our weekly look at top Wisconsin news stories, WPR’s Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson takes a look at statewide races that will be decided on Tuesday, including some races that have tightened in the days before the election.
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Foreign-Born Military Recruits Worried About Retaliation
Foreign-born military recruits seeking citizenship through a now shuttered program are worried they’re having their loyalty questioned by military officials. We talk to Buzzfeed News’ Pentagon reporter about the story.
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Study Shows Wisconsin Prison Population Back On The Rise
New research from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows Wisconsin’s prison population is on the rise again. We talk to a criminal justice expert about why.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Shawn Johnson Guest
- Vera Bergengruen Guest
- Cecelia Klingele Guest
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