Articles by Zac Schultz

Series: Wisconsin's 21st-Century Workforce

The Challenge Of Wisconsin's Shrinking Workforce

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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, August 26, 2016 - 7:00pm
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A report on the demography of Wisconsin's population finds that the state's workforce looks unlikely to grow. Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance President Todd Berry discusses the long-term future of jobs in the state and the people who are seeking them.
Series: Local Food Science

Seed To Kitchen Collaborative Seeks More Flavors For Local Produce

Kristian Knutsen
WisContext
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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, July 7, 2016 - 12:50pm
While local food can be viewed as both an eternal and contemporary concept, a basic way-of-life present throughout humanity's history and a fashionable type of grocery purchase, the science behind what it is and means is still taking shape.

A New Wisconsin Prairie Takes Shape At Badger Ammo

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 10:20am
The Badger Army Ammunition Plant, located just south of Devil's Lake State Park in Sauk County, produced smokeless powder, rocket propellant and other explosive materials used in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Now, the site is in the midst of a gradual transition into its next chapter.

What The Future Holds For Former Propellant Facility

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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 7:00pm
The Badger Army Ammunition Plant in Sauk County was once the world's largest military propellant manufacturing facility, and contamination problems linger. Now, the Wisconsin DNR, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Ho-Chunk Nation are planning the future of the site.
Cory Cochart
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

Manure Irrigation Debate Arcs Over Wisconsin

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, April 18, 2016 - 10:50am
In recent years, the smell, environmental impacts and human health risks of spraying liquefied manure over crop fields has raised questions and concerns among a growing number of Wisconsin residents.
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

Liquid Manure Workgroup Assess Safety Of Irrigration Practices

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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 7:00pm
University of Wisconsin professor Ken Genskow is chair of a work group studying the safety of liquid manure irrigation and its effects on health and the environment in places where it is used.
Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

Why The Town Of Lincoln Banned Liquid Manure Irrigation

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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 7:00pm
Town of Lincoln chair Cory Cochart said the community banned liquid manure irrigation because of health risks related to inhaling pathogens, and the township is prepared to stand up to higher government officials who want to override its decision.
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Series: Wisconsin's Diverse Waves Of Immigration

Cuban-American Offers Perspectives On Normalized Relations

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, March 28, 2016 - 9:15pm
Just like other Cuban-Americans around the country, those who live in Wisconsin may find themselves involved in a complex discussion as the U.S. normalizes relations with Cuba.
Beth Lewis

Understanding Changes In Wisconsin's GED System

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, February 29, 2016 - 12:25pm
The process of earning a high-school equivalency certificate in the U.S. has changed dramatically over the last couple of years, and the transition hasn't been smooth.
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A Whirlwind Week To Close Assembly's 2015-16 Session

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Zac Schultz
PBS Wisconsin
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 11:35am
Last week, the Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said the chamber would conclude its work for the 2015-2016 legislative session. But it wasn't easy to keep track of all of the bills under consideration.