Federal officials hosted a town hall meeting on Wednesday to discuss the continual effects of the Husky Refinery Fire in Superior. We hear about the major concerns raised. We also learn about a new bill making its way to President Trump’s desk that aims to make access to maternity care better for rural and low-income families.
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Follow-Up After Public Hearing On Husky Refinery Fire In Superior
A town hall meeting hosted Wednesday by federal officials offered an update on the investigation of the April explosion and fire at the Husky oil refinery in Superior. We get the latest from WPR News, plus consider the concerns and questions residents raised about this.
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Access to Maternity Care In Rural Wisconsin
The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act, a bill co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski, passed the Senate this week and is awaiting President Trump’s signature. We’re talking to Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin to discuss the state of maternal healthcare in America and what we can expect from the proposed legislation. We’ll also learn how UW-Madison’s Gynecologic Oncology program is addressing the issue.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Guest
- Dr. Ryan Spencer Guest
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