Articles by Frederica Freyberg

Series: The Dairy State Economy
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

What Does CAFO Oversight Look Like In Wisconsin And Who Pays For It?

Will Cushman
WisContext
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 12:00pm
Wisconsin's agricultural bounty is possible thanks in part to the state's voluminous supply of freshwater. At the same time, the use of this resource to grow crops and nourish livestock poses risks to the quality of these waters.
Series: Women In Wisconsin's Democracy

Wisconsin Marks Centennial Of Ratifying Women's Vote

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, June 10, 2019 - 7:00pm
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In 1919, Wisconsin was the first state in the nation to ratify the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote. A celebration at the state Capitol 100 years later recalled that history and its legacy.
Series: The Dairy State Economy
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

What Are The Implications Of Higher CAFO Fees?

Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, May 31, 2019 - 7:00pm
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The Wisconsin Legislature voted to postpone a proposal to increase fees on concentrated animal feeding operations. Wisconsin Dairy Alliance president Cindy Leitner and Wisconsin's Green Fire executive director Fred Clark discuss the scope of the proposal.

Court-Appointed Lawyers To Get Raise

Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, May 31, 2019 - 7:00pm
Wisconsin courts have suffered from a dearth of attorneys to hire when public defenders are unavailable. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Pat Roggensack says a budget measure increasing pay for these attorneys is "absolutely critical."
Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

Trade Talks Lead To Farmer Uncertainty

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, May 17, 2019 - 7:00pm
The ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China continues to raise concerns among Wisconsin farmers. Wisconsin Farmers Union president Darin Von Ruden discusses how farmers navigate low commodity prices on top of this trade uncertainty.
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Seeking To Help Traumatized Children Outside The School Setting

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, May 17, 2019 - 7:00pm
A push to support trauma-informed programming for children continues in Wisconsin. Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley CEO Greg Lempke-Rochon discusses efforts in the state's northeastern region.
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Why Is Wisconsin Sending Hundreds Of Children Out Of State For Mental Health Care?

Will Cushman
WisContext
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 6:45am
Hundreds of children in Wisconsin's child welfare and juvenile justice systems who have complex behavioral health needs are being sent for care to facilities outside of the state — as far away as New Hampshire and New Mexico.
Series: The Science Of Brain Health
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

What A Simple Test Can Say About Lifelong Traumas, Individually And Across Wisconsin

Will Cushman
WisContext
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 6:00am
Children who suffer abuse or neglect or who live in dysfunctional homes often carry the burdens of these experiences into adulthood. Behavioral health professionals call these ordeals "adverse childhood experiences," or ACEs.
Series: The Science Of Brain Health
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Why Trauma-Informed Care Is Creating Hope For Kids In Wisconsin

Will Cushman
WisContext
Video: 
Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, May 13, 2019 - 6:00am
A sweeping shift over the past few decades in the practice of behavioral health has come to be known as trauma-informed care, an approach adopted by dozens of counties and tribes in Wisconsin.
Series: The Opioid Epidemic In Wisconsin
Series: Trauma-Informed Care In Wisconsin

Local Governments Reel As Child Welfare Costs Grow

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, May 10, 2019 - 7:00pm
La Crosse County Division of Health Services director Jason Witt discusses what he describes as a child welfare crisis in Wisconsin. Issues related to the abuse of opioids and methamphetamine are contributing to costs, and local governments agencies are seeking more funding.