A recently-introduced package of bills includes a wage increase for certified nursing aids, a move that lawmakers are hoping could address the shortage of CNAs in the state. We learn more about the package and the shortage from a state representative. We also learn what’s next for Wisconsin’s lame duck legislation.
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State Capitol Report: CNA Pay Act
To address the shortage of certified nursing aides in Wisconsin, state democratic lawmakers want to raise their wages. A state representative tells us about a recently-introduced package of bills that aims to do that, and explains how the move will expand access to training.
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Rulings And Appeals For Wisconsin's Lame Duck Legislation
Three rulings regarding lawsuits against Wisconsin’s December lame duck legislation came down last week. We check in with WPR’s Capitol Reporter on where the laws now stand, and how the rulings are impacting some government appointees.
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- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Lisa Subeck Guest
- Laurel White Guest
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