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David Helpap on serving in local government in rural areas

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

April 12, 2024

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UW-Green Bay political science professor David Helpap describes factors contributing to dwindling participation in local government among rural Wisconsin communities as populations age and decrease.

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