The Assembly wraps up its floor session. We talk with a statehouse reporter about bills and constitutional amendments that advanced. Then, we explore a new audit that shows reduced wait times for professional licenses. Then, we learn about how the history of the most disadvantaged places in America, as described in a new book called “The Injustice of Place.”
Featured in this Episode
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State Capitol Report: Legislature nears end of scheduled votes for session
A Wisconsin Watch reporter recaps a busy week on the state Assembly floor as the Legislature approaches the end of its scheduled votes for the session.
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State Capitol Report: Job licensing backlog begins to ease, audit shows
A new audit of the state Department of Safety and Professional Services finds a backlog in job licensing is nearly cleared. We talk with the agency’s top official for an update on licensing times and training partnerships.
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New book contrasts poverty in the Midwest and elsewhere
How much does a place influence poverty rates? According to a new book called “The Injustice of Place,” it matters a lot. We speak with two of the book’s authors, who say the Midwest is filled with advantaged communities compared to places like Appalachia, South Texas and The Cotton Belt.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jack Kelly Guest
- Dan Hereth Guest
- Luke Shaefer Guest
- Kathryn Edin Guest
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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