Articles by Frederica Freyberg

How Fractious Is The Dispute Over Wisconsin's Voter Rolls?

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, December 20, 2019 - 7:00pm
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An Ozaukee County Circuit Court ruling ordered the deactivation of over 200,000 registered Wisconsin voters flagged as having changed their address. Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe discusses the voter purge lawsuit and the ongoing appeal process.

Why Selah Freedom Opened A Safe House From Sex Trafficking In Wisconsin

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, December 6, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Selah Freedom is opening its flagship safe house in Wisconsin to help survivors of sex trafficking resume normal, healthy lives. The organization's co-founder, Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good, discusses the purpose of this housing and how it will allow young women a fresh start.

A Legal Battle Over The Timing Of Wisconsin's Voter Roll Maintenance

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, December 6, 2019 - 7:00pm
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The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a lawsuit against the state Elections Commission to remove unresponsive voters from rolls 30 days after getting a letter about whether they've moved. Commission Chair Dean Knudson and Institute President Will Esenberg discuss state elections law.
Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Study Finds Foxconn Subsidies Could Depress Wisconsin's Economy

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, November 29, 2019 - 7:00pm
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According to a study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, the state's subsidies for Foxconn could depress economic activity in Wisconsin by tens of billions of dollars over the next 15 years. Economist Michael Farren discusses the study's findings.
Series: Wisconsin's 21st-Century Workforce
Series: Disparities And Equity In Wisconsin

Fostering Upward Mobility For African Americans In Milwaukee

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, November 29, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Significant disparities between black and white people persist in Wisconsin in terms of income, unemployment and homeownership in Wisconsin. The African American Leadership Alliance In Milwaukee board president Antonio Riley discusses the group's efforts to address these issues.
Series: Chronic Wasting Disease In Wisconsin's Deer

Why Wisconsin Deer Hunters Do Or Don't Test For Chronic Wasting Disease

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 7:00pm
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The 2019 gun deer season marks the 18th since the discovery of chronic wasting disease in Wisconsin's herd. Four hunters explain why they do and do not get their harvest tested for CWD. Meanwhile, researchers are using a depopulated deer farm to investigate how the disease is spread.
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

The Political Fallout Of Proposed Revisions To Livestock Siting Rules

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, November 8, 2019 - 7:00pm
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One reason the Wisconsin State Senate rejected the nomination of Brad Pfaff as the state's agriculture secretary was proposed revisions to livestock siting rules. Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden discusses these proposals and the politics surrounding them.
Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

Doors Open For 2020 Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment

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Frederica Freyberg
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, November 1, 2019 - 7:00pm
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As the 2020 enrollment period for the federal Health Insurance Marketplace opens, Covering Wisconsin lead navigator Adam Van Spankeren discusses changes to the enrollment period and available plans.

Marijuana Convictions And The Second Chances Provided By Expungement

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, November 1, 2019 - 7:00pm
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A bipartisan proposal in Wisconsin would make it easier to expunge criminal records for some non-violent offenses, such as marijuana possession. Legal Action of Wisconsin attorney Susan Lund discusses expungement rules and how they affect people seeking jobs, housing and credentials.
Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

The Effects Wisconsin Ginseng Producers Are Feeling From Trade Disputes With China

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Frederica Freyberg
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Friday, October 25, 2019 - 7:00pm
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Ongoing trade disputes with China are impacting many Wisconsin businesses, including ginseng producers. Wausau area farm owner Will Hsu describes how these farmers are navigating the turmoil in the export market.