The vote on a $100 million tax incentive package to support Kimberly-Clark is being pushed forward for a vote by the end of the month. We find out more about the proposal, which stalled earlier in the year. We also talk about the 85 Bucky Badger mascot statues that have been all over Madison this summer. And we explore the Namekagon River in northwestern Wisconsin.
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Governor Asks Legislature To Return To Madison To Pass Kimberly-Clark Incentive Bill
Gov. Scott Walker wants the Legislature to return to vote on a $100 million tax incentive bill before the end of the month for a Kimberly-Clark paper plant open in the Fox Valley. We turn to WPR News’ State Capitol Reporter to look at the latest on this proposal, which stalled in the Senate earlier this year because it didn’t have the votes to pass as is.
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Wisconsin Weekend: Bucky On Parade Edition!
Statues of Bucky Badger – the mascot of the University of Wisconsin-Madison – made up a public art exhibit in the Madison area over the summer. We learn more about the experience and what’s ahead for the statues during this edition of Wisconsin Weekend!
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Wisconsin Weekend: Namekagon River
In this edition of Wisconsin Weekend, we head to northwestern Wisconsin to consider the opportunities for camping, fishing and canoeing on the Namekagon River, known as Wisconsin’s National Moving Park.
Episode Credits
- Carrie Kaufman Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Laurel White Guest
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