A WPR reporter breaks down Governor Evers’ biennial budget address. Then, we hear about employee satisfaction at a Wisconsin food distributor. Plus, we talk to the CEO of Organic Valley about the issues facing their industry. And, we hear from an Indigenous water protector in Wisconsin.
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Evers' biennial budget address
On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers gave his biennial state budget address and released his budget proposal amid a $4.3 billion surplus. A WPR reporter offers insights.
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Wisconsin food distributor earns workplace designation
Since 1947, Nelson-Jameson has distributed food, dairy and beverage supplies nationwide. The Marshfield-based company recently earned a ‘Great Place to Work Certification’ for a second consecutive year. We explore employee satisfaction and employer leadership.
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Wisconsin farm cooperative creates hybrid work model
As the federal government and other companies call employees back to the office, La Farge-based Organic Valley has a different approach to hybrid work. We discuss retention results and other big issues facing the organic dairy industry.
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Wisconsin Life
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Living as a water protector
Last month marked a years-long effort by a grassroots organization to stop a company that wanted to bottle and sell water from Lake Superior’s watershed. We reflect on the case with a Lake Superior Not For Sale Board Member, and learn about her life as an Indigenous water protector.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Anya van Wagtendonk Guest
- Heather Simcakoski Guest
- Jeff Frank Guest
- Jennifer Boulley Guest
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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