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State Lawmakers Who Own Restaurants Confront Workforce Woes

Clip: Season 2000 Episode 2015 | 6m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Pandemic experiences of three Wisconsin restaurant owners who are members of the Assembly.

Senior political reporter Zac Schultz examines the experiences of Rob Swearingen, Francesca Hong and Michael Schraa, who own a supper club, noodle shop and custard stand, respectively, as they have grappled with worker shortages while also as Assembly members they play a role in Wisconsin's response to an industry continuing to reel from the pandemic.

10/08/2021 | Rating TV-G

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2020 Election Investigation Still Underway

2020 Election Investigation Still Underway

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Clip: S2000 Ep2015 | 39s | Former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gabelman continues 2020 election investigation. (39s)

Democrat Runs for Open 3rd Congressional District Seat

Democrat Runs for Open 3rd Congressional District Seat

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Clip: S2000 Ep2015 | 7m 12s | Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff on his run for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. (7m 12s)

Impact of School Bus Driver Shortage

Impact of School Bus Driver Shortage

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Clip: S2000 Ep2015 | 5m 42s | Paul Mennen on Wisconsin’s severe school bus driver shortage. (5m 42s)

Noon Wednesday: COVID-19's Present and Future

Noon Wednesday: COVID-19's Present and Future

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Clip: S2000 Ep2015 | 15m 14s | Dr. Nasia Safdar of the UW medical school on new medical developments to combat COVID-19. (15m 14s)

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