Chair of broadband task force details investment in high speed internet, State education head talks school safety

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In some places in rural Wisconsin, high-speed internet connections are not available. Charles Krupa/AP Photo

First, we speak with the chair of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access about the millions set to be invested in bringing high speed internet to rural Wisconsin. Then, the head of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction discusses how to improve school safety throughout the state.

Featured in this Show

  • Large public investments to expand broadband access on horizon

    Tens of millions of state and federal dollars are headed to rural Wisconsin to provide much-needed high-speed internet service. The chair of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access joins us to talk about how communities hope to use the money.

  • Last week, the state Department of Justice started accepting grant applications for schools to improve building safety. We speak with state superintendent of public instruction Jill Underly on school safety and other issues facing K-12 education.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Brittany Beyer Guest
  • Jill Underly Guest