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Anchored by Frederica Freyberg, Here and Now is Wisconsin's weekly in-depth news and public affairs program where civic and political leaders provide context to the issues at the forefront of life in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin's Budget Blow - Democratic Perspective
Friday, July 23, 2010

Wisconsin faces a 200 million dollar plus interest budget gap after a decision by the State Supreme Court to repeal a move in 2007 which transferred 200 million from the medical malpractice fund. Here and Now speaks with Department of Administration Secretary Daniel J. Schooff about democrats' plan to deal with the budget gap.

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National VA's Suicide Prevention Hotline and Chat Service: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Madison VA emergency information

Milwaukee VA emergency information

Tomah VA emergency information

Hope for those with PTSD
Friday, July 23, 2010

There have been recent actions to make it easier to get insurance and benefits for those in the military with post traumatic stress disorder. Frederica Freyberg speaks with Dr. Tracey Smith about these initiatives and pro-active screening for those with PTSD.

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Wisconsin Vote
Friday, July 23, 2010

Andy Soth joins Frederica Freyberg to talk about Wisconsin Vote, a Web site that gives you everything about politics in Wisconsin, just in time for the upcoming elections.

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Part 1 of Art Hackett's special report: Unemployment in Beloit

Part 2 of Art Hackett's special report: Unemployment in Beloit

Wisconsin Public Radio: Gil Halsted reports on the role of the technical college in post-GM Janesville

Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Janesville Gazette

Janesville Gazette Report: Rock County isn't alone in battling unemployment woes

Janesville Gazette Report: Hard work turns into second careers

Remembering Rod Nilsestuen
Friday, July 23, 2010

Respected Agricultural Secretary Rod Nilsestuen drowned on Wednesday while swimming in Lake Superior. Here and Now speaks with Jon Rosenow, Buffalo Country dairyman and close friend of the late secretary.

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Rocky Times in Rock County
Friday, July 23, 2010

The closing of Janesville's General Motors Corp. plant led to Rock County absorbing Wisconsin's largest single hit in the recession. Families are under stress, and so is the safety net as benefits expire. What's next for Rock County? Wisconsin Public Television and Radio, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism and the Janesville Gazette explore the future of Wisconsin's ninth-largest county and examine how Rock County may forge a path to recovery that other post-industrial communities may emulate.

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Wisconsin's Budget Blow - Republican Perspective
Friday, July 23, 2010

Wisconsin faces a 200 million dollar plus interest budget gap after a decision by the State Supreme Court to repeal a move in 2007 which transferred 200 million from the medical malpractice fund. Here and Now speaks with Representative Robin Vos on the Finance Committee on republicans plan to deal with the budget gap.

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