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What Will Dozens More County Prosecutors Mean For Wisconsin's Justice System?

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Frederica Freyberg

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Wisconsin is funding more than 60 assistant district attorneys in 56 counties around the state. Wisconsin District Attorneys Association president Louis Molepske, who is the DA for Portage County, speaks to the effects of additional prosecutors in the criminal justice system.

Series: Health Insurance And The ACA

Why Do Wisconsinites Owe Billions In Unpaid Medical Bills?

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Frederica Freyberg

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According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, there are about $1.2 billion in unpaid medical bills in the state in 2019. ABC for Health executive director Bobby Peterson discusses the complexities of medical debt in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Doctors At The Forefront Of Vaping Illness Investigation

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Frederica Freyberg

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Wisconsin has so far seen 48 lung disease cases in 21 counties related to vaping. Dr. Michael Meyer, the head of the pediatric intensive care unit at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, describes how they connected these illnesses to vaping and their health impacts.

The (Not So) Secret Lives Of City-Dwelling Coyotes And Foxes

Will Cushman

WisContext

Red foxes and coyotes are a curious bunch of carnivores. Scientists studying these carnivores living in the state's capital are beginning to unravel how these city dwellers differ from their country counterparts, sometimes in surprising ways.

Noon Wednesday: Why Do Wisconsin Jail Inmates Pay-To-Stay?

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Marisa Wojcik

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There's a price to pay when someone is sent to jail in Wisconsin — literally. Wisconsin Watch managing editor Dee Hall discusses the widespread practice of of Wisconsin counties charging inmates for their stay in jail. Are these fees necessary, or do they violate the rights of those incarcerated?

Noon Wednesday: Keeping Public Records Public

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Marisa Wojcik

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Open records requests allow citizens to see what politicians are doing and saying out of the public eye. Bill Lueders, president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, discusses how this tool of transparency can turn murky.

Series: Foxconn In Wisconsin

Land Acquisitions For Foxconn Roads Fuels Rift In Mount Pleasant

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Zac Schultz

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The Foxconn project has taken a toll on residents of Mount Pleasant who have sold their properties to accommodate the development of new roads. WPR reporter Corrinne Hess discusses divisions between homeowners and the local government over these land acquisitions.

Noon Wednesday: Vaccines And Wisconsin's Risk Of Disease Outbreaks

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Andy Moore

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Rates of unvaccinated children are on the rise in Wisconsin as more parents seek personal waivers for their children. Dr. James Conway, a UW Medical School pediatrics professor and infectious disease specialist discusses the risks vaccine refusal poses and the state's chances of outbreaks.

Series: Extreme Precipitation And Wisconsin's Climate

Bayfield County Pursues Flood Resiliency To Protect Its Economy

Will Cushman

WisContext

As a result of repeated catastrophic flooding, Bayfield County has been proactive in upgrading culverts and bridges and tracking down new sources of funding.

Where Do Wisconsin Workers Stand In 2019?

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Frederica Freyberg

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The UW Center on Wisconsin Strategy released its 2019 State of Working Wisconsin report. Its associate director Laura Dresser discusses the report's findings, particularly long-term trends related to growing productivity and ongoing wage stagnation.