Governor Walker posted a series of tweets yesterday urging Tony Evers to weigh in on the topic of NFL players who kneel during the national anthem and dropping his two cents. We discuss that and other Wisconsin-centric news on this week’s roundup. We also learn how some campaign finance money may have helped protect the lead paint industry from lawsuits and we talk about the u.s.’s current standings on cyber security.
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State News Roundup – September 7, 2018
Governor Walker posted a series of tweets yesterday criticizing NFL players who kneel during the national anthem and urging opponent Tony Evers to weigh in on the issue. We find out where things stand. We also look at an officer-involved shooting in Fox Crossing and find out about an animal fighting ring discovered by police in Pierce County.
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Corporate Donations Aided State Lawmakers Who Rewrote Rules On Lead Paint
Under Republican control, the state legislature has made Wisconsin’s campaign finance laws some of the country’s most relaxed. We discuss how voters feel about it, and look at the effect of dark money on rewriting laws that helped shield the lead paint industry from lawsuits.
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Where Do U.S. Cyber Security Efforts Stand?
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said Wednesday that hacking and cyber security threats now pose a greater risk to the United States than the risk of physical attacks. We talk to the director of a cyber security research group about where U.S. efforts stand.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Rob Mentzer Guest
- Pawan Naidu Guest
- Scott Borg Guest
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