We hear what steps Monroe County is taking to address climate change in their community after devastating dam failures and flooding there in recent years. Then, we learn about a new idea to outsource unemployment benefit processing.
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Monroe County Finds Local Solutions To Climate Change
In 2018, multiple dams burst in Monroe County during a severe storm. The county is now pursuing a holistic approach to tackle climate change and mitigate severe storm damage. We learn how they’re including residents and securing funding.
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Should Unemployment Benefit Processing Be Outsourced?
Throughout the pandemic, thousands of Wisconsinites have struggled to get unemployment benefits through the state’s antiquated processing system. We talk to a UW economics professor who has an idea for solving that problem: outsource the claims processing and payment program to private industry.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Steven Potter Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Bob Micheel Guest
- Noah Williams Guest
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