U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil on Congressional priorities, Rural obstetrics care, La Crosse homeless action plan

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U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil stands with the Wisconsin delegation during the second day of the RNC on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

First, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil lays out priorities for the new Congress. Then, we look at the decline of rural obstetrics care around Wisconsin. Plus, two officials with La Crosse give an update to the second year of a plan to eliminate homelessness.

Featured in this Episode

  • Rep. Bryan Steil

    As the 119th Congress kicks off we hear from Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin’s first congressional district on initial legislative business and technology.

  • A labor and delivery unit in Waupaca announced it is closing. How does obstetrics care measure up in rural Wisconsin?

    We look at why obstetrics care in rural parts of the state is lacking, and why there’s a trend of labor and delivery units leaving rural areas

  • La Crosse’s homeless action plan enters second year

    The city of La Crosse and La Crosse County have an action plan to achieve “functional zero” homelessness by 2029. It’s year two of the partnership, called Pathways Home. As the region creates additional housing opportunities, we examine the program’s methods and community partnerships.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil Guest
  • Dr. Lisa Grill Dodson Guest
  • Brian Sampson Guest
  • Jim Drees Guest
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Tim Peterson Managing Producer