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Cable Town Chair Touts Telemark Renovation

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PBS Wisconsin

The Telemark resort in the town of Cable, in southern Bayfield County, could see a new life. Art Hancock, the town chairperson, discusses what a rejuvenated resort would mean for the community as it seeks the state to implement a special tax district.

Series: Milwaukee Gun Violence

Milwaukee's 'Blueprint For Peace' Aims To Stop Violence

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

In an effort to curb violence in Milwaukee, the city unveiled its "Blueprint for Peace." Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett discusses the goals of the program, and what the future will hold for the city.

Series: Disparities And Equity In Wisconsin

Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Looking At Poverty In Milwaukee Through A Public Health Lens

Chris Malina

Wisconsin Public Radio

While poverty has long been thought of as an economic problem, officials in Milwaukee are starting to examine the issue through the lens of public health, and refocusing on the health and societal outcomes poverty can have.

Sexual Assault: Tipping Point Or Tip Of The Iceberg?

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

The emerging discussion of sexual harassment and assault in the media can shape responses at an individual level. Dane County Rape Crisis Center executive director Erin Thornley Parisi discusses how it allows more survivors to talk openly about their experience.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Seeks More Staff To Address Security, Other Goals

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted unanimously to ask the state legislature for funding to add three positions in the agency to address cybersecurity and other voting infrastructure. Commission administrator Michael Haas discusses this request.

Series: Chronic Wasting Disease In Wisconsin's Deer

Where CWD Management Stands 15 Years After Its Emergence In Wisconsin

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

With deer hunting season underway, freelance journalist and UW-Madison lecturer Ron Seely discusses issues arising from chronic wasting disease a decade-and-a-half after it was first identified in Wisconsin.

Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

What Repeal Of The APA Mandate Would Mean For Health Insurance Markets

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

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A U.S. Senate provision added to its version of Republican tax legislation which would repeal the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act. UW health policy expert Donna Friedsam discusses what the repeal of this mandate would mean for insurance markets.

Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Wisconsin And Foxconn Sign An Incentives Package Contract

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

After months of negotiation, Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou signed an incentive package contract between the company and Wisconsin.

Series: The Flu And Wisconsin's Public Health

Health Officials: Get Your Flu Shot Early This Year

Gretchen Brown

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Rob Ferrett

Wisconsin Public Radio

Facing a severe influenza strain and an early peak, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging Wisconsinites to get vaccinated early this year.

Green Bay Teen Takes On The Braille Challenge

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Trevor Keller

PBS Wisconsin

Like most 16 year olds, Green Bay native Baylee Alger loves playing video games.