Articles by Frederica Freyberg

'They Elected Me Wheelchair And All'

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, August 2, 2019 - 7:00pm
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State Rep. Jimmy Anderson, D-Fitchburg, is asking for a change to Wisconsin Assembly rules to allow him to call in to committee hearings, which he says is a necessary accommodation for his disability. He said about working for his constituents: "They elected me, wheelchair and all."
Series: Heat Stress

Wisconsin Melts Under Heat Wave

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 7:00pm
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With brutal heat affecting Wisconsin, National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office meteorologist Tim Halbach discusses the risks associated with heatwaves.
Series: Heat Stress
Series: Extreme Precipitation And Wisconsin's Climate
Series: Climate Science And Wisconsin

Projecting The Future Prospects Of Dangerous Hot Weather In Wisconsin

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 7:00pm
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As Wisconsin sweats in the midst of a July heatwave, a report shows that global warming could lead to a jump in dangerous high summer temperatures in the state. UW Nelson Institute for Climatic Research researcher Michael Notaro discusses the study and what it means.

Milwaukee Seeks To Improve Conditions For Juvenile Inmates

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 12, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Milwaukee County is looking into ways to change juvenile incarceration, proposing a $42 million renovation to its existing facility. County supervisor Marcelia Nicholson talks about how the county wants to improve conditions for its juvenile inmates.

Wet Fields Continue To Slow Planting

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 5, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Rain poses a significant threat to farmers still waiting to plant waterlogged fields. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation president Jim Holte provides an update on the growing season.

Wisconsin's Prisons Face Overcrowding

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 5, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Corrections is one focus of Gov. Tony Evers agenda for Wisconsin as he seeks to reduce the state's prison population. Wisconsin Watch managing editor Dee Hall discusses corrections policy and prison overcrowding in the state.
Series: Gerrymandering, Wisconsin And The Courts

What The US Supreme Court's Ruling On Partisan Gerrymandering Means

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, June 28, 2019 - 7:00pm
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal courts must stay out of cases involving partisan gerrymandering. UW-Madison political science professor and Elections Research Center director Barry Burden discusses what the decision means for Gill v. Whitford .

How Wisconsin Is Looking To Attract More Minority Teachers

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, June 21, 2019 - 7:00pm
A bipartisan effort in the Wisconsin Legislature is seeking to add money to a fund that helps forgive loan debt for minority teachers. Higher Education Aids Board executive secretary Connie Hutchison discusses the proposal and its changes to the program.
Series: Disparities And Equity In Wisconsin

Racial Disparities Cloud Children's Health And Well-Being Metrics For Wisconsin

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, June 21, 2019 - 7:00pm
Wisconsin fares well among other states in child wellness overall, but when the data is broken down by race, stark disparities emerge. Erica Nelson of Kids Forward discusses what the state can do to bridge the racial divide.

The Status Of Funding Environmental Stewardship In Wisconsin

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, June 14, 2019 - 7:00pm
Wisconsin's budget-writing committee approved a two-year extension for the state's stewardship fund that purchases land for outdoor recreation and environmental protection. Wisconsin Policy Forum research director Jason Stein discusses the program's funding.