Articles by Frederica Freyberg

Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Wisconsin And Foxconn Sign An Incentives Package Contract

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, November 10, 2017 - 7:00pm
After months of negotiation, Gov. Scott Walker and Foxconn Chairman Terry Gou signed an incentive package contract between the company and Wisconsin.

The Life And Times Of Wisconsin's Iconic Blue Book

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 8:00am
The state of Wisconsin's official "Blue Book" lived up to its moniker for a very long time.
Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

Healthcare Navigator Explains The ACA Marketplace In Wisconsin

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 27, 2017 - 7:00pm
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With the Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period approaching, Covering Wisconsin certified healthcare navigator Adam VanSpankeren discusses changes to the process under the Trump administration.

Life On The Inside At Lincoln Hills

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 27, 2017 - 7:00pm
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As incidents, investigations and a lawsuit related to Lincoln Hills School continue, former corrections officer Doug Curtis shares an inside account of the juvenile detention facility, and state Sen. LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee weighs in with her perspective on addressing the issue.
Series: Wisconsin's 21st-Century Workforce

When A City Loses Its Best Jobs

Hayley Sperling
WisContext
Audio: 
Joy Cardin
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
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Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
Friday, October 27, 2017 - 10:50am
When economic recession struck in 2008, big banks weren't the only industry dealt a blow. Manufacturers suffered major setbacks, too, particularly automakers. Their struggles sent a ripple effect across the United States, but were felt in one Wisconsin city in particular.
Series: The Opioid Epidemic In Wisconsin

Why Wisconsin Counties Want Drug Companies To Pay For The Opioid Crisis

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Audio: 
Rob Ferrett
Wisconsin Public Radio
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, October 23, 2017 - 1:20pm
The opioid crisis is a grave and growing burden on local governments, in one way or another.
Series: The Opioid Epidemic In Wisconsin

Marathon County Joins Opioid Lawsuit

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 20, 2017 - 7:00pm
Marathon County joined a growing list of Wisconsin counties suing pharmaceutical companies their promotion of opioids. Marathon County supervisor Sara Guild discusses the growing cost of addiction in central Wisconsin.
Series: Gerrymandering, Wisconsin And The Courts

The Difference Between Counties And Legislative Districts In Gerrymandering Disputes

Hayley Sperling
WisContext
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 3:15pm
Wisconsin is embroiled in a legal battle that could radically reshape the state's political landscape. Literally.
Series: Gerrymandering, Wisconsin And The Courts

Gerrymandering Case Reveals Familiar Partisan Divides On Supreme Court

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, October 9, 2017 - 12:15pm
Months of waiting and guessing are customary in cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, and that cycle is hitting home in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Blue Books Are No Longer Blue

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, October 6, 2017 - 7:00pm
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Long a staple for reporters and high school civics classes, the Wisconsin Blue Book provides a roadmap for Wisconsin's state government. This year's version, however, features a redesign of the iconic blue cover.