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Impacts of Wisconsin's School Bus Driver Shortage

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

October 8, 2021

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Lamers Bus Lines school bus manager Paul Mennen talks about the statewide shortage of school bus drivers and the impact on school districts, students and parents.

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