We discuss some top stories in Wisconsin this week, including new protections for the American marten. Then we talk with a few of the state’s top spellers competing at the national level. And we look at what Congress has been up to, aside from investigating president Trump.
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State News Roundup – May 24, 2019
Wisconsin’s only mammal with endangered status now has some new protections in northern Wisconsin. We get the details in our state news round-up. We also hear about conditions on the Mississippi River after lots of rain, and what visitors there can expect over the holiday weekend. Plus, a look at what’s ahead for a paper mill in central Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Students Go To National Spelling Bee
Eight students from Wisconsin will be competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee next week in National Harbor, Maryland. We talk with two of the contestants about what motivates them to be the best spellers, and challenge them with a few words of our own.
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A Look At The Legislating Happening In Congress While Washington Focuses On Investigations
While much of the focus in Washington has been on investigations into President Trump, both houses of Congress are still doing the job of legislating. We look at some of the major proposals making their way through the U.S. House and Senate.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Chris Malina Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Jennifer Lu Guest
- Nate Beck Guest
- Maya Jadhav Guest
- Aiden Wijeyakulasuriya Guest
- Catie Edmondson Guest
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