Government funding freeze, Higher education deserts, Remembering David Lynch

First, we learn where things stand with the federal funding freeze announced last week. Then, we explore the effects education “deserts” are having on rural communities. Plus, artists from a fine art press in Madison share stories and reflect on filmmaker David Lynch’s time with there.

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What we know about the government funding freeze and its effects in Wisconsin

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The federal funding freeze announced last week continues to be a source of confusion and anxiety for some organizations in Wisconsin. We talk to the leader of a trade group suing the Trump administration over the freeze, then hear updates on how Head Start programs in the state have been affected.
County-owned nursing homes struggling

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County-owned nursing homes offer, on average, higher quality care. But at least three Wisconsin counties are at risk of losing their public nursing homes. We look at the struggles facing these facilities and efforts to save them.
Strategies to improve higher education 'deserts' in Wisconsin

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This spring, UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha will become the sixth system branch to close in the past year due to declining enrollment. We learn how a lack of higher education institutions affects rural communities. And the College for Rural Wisconsin shares strategies to improve college access.
David Lynch in Wisconsin

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David Lynch, who died last month, was an internationally renowned filmmaker known for off-kilter works like “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks.” He also spent several years in Madison, where he worked as an artist in residence at Tandem Press. Artists from Tandem talk about his work and impact.