Dementia and Alzheimer disease is the 6th leading cause of death in Wisconsin, claiming over 1,800 lives in 2014. As Wisconsin’s population ages, that number will only grow. The number of Wisconsinites expected to suffer from some form of dementia is expected to double to over 240,000 by 2040. Given that rapidly growing need, you’d […]
Walker’s Jobs Promise Still Unfulfilled
The final Wisconsin job numbers from 2016 are in, and Governor Walker’s promise of 250,000 private sector jobs remains unfulfilled. Marquette economics professor Abdur Chowdhury spoke with Tony Castaneda about the data, the state’s “brain drain”, and the impact of Walker’s labor policies.
Education Update: New State Budget, Superintendent Race, and Private S...
Tim Slekar, Dean of Education at Edgewood College, calls in to discuss education funding announced in the latest state budget, the race for state Superintendent, and his own desire for $150,000 and a chauffeur.
Walker Proposes Cutting Self-Supporting DNR Magazine
The “Wisconsin Natural Resources” magazine has been published by the Department of Natural Resources for almost a century, and is funded without tax money. However, Governor Walker has proposed cutting the magazine to “narrow” the DNR’s focus. Former editor Natasha Kassulke joins Tony to discuss the goals of the magazine and the editorial constraints she […]
State Republicans’ Bill Would Limit Project Labor Agreements
A new bill from Wisconsin Republicans would limit the ability of municipalities to use project labor agreements on major construction works. Democratic State Representative Tod Ohnstad of Kenosha talked with Tony about what project labor agreements are, and how they help municipalities and workers alike.
The Walker Files: Revives Demands for Criminal Investigation
The Guardian’s recent release of over 1,300 pages of documents provides evidence that Governor Walker, his campaign committee and various corporations may have engaged in potential criminal conduct between 2011-2013. Several Wisconsin State Representatives have asked Dane County’s District Attorney’s office to begin an investigation into Governor Walker and his campaign committee. Representative Chris Taylor […]