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Andre Jacque:
We’re just looking to not have our ideas precluded from discussion.

Frederica Freyberg:
Tensions flare at the Capitol.

Tony Evers:
This is to release the money so that we can finally get this project going.

Frederica Freyberg:
As lawmakers take a big first step toward large scale prison reform.

Mary Felzkowski:
Our correction system is in a world of hurt right now. We need to move it forward.

Frederica Freyberg:
I’m Frederica Freyberg. Tonight on “Here & Now,” what’s on the table for plans to begin an overhaul of the state’s troubled and outdated prisons. Tariffs, labor shortages and increasing health care costs, the hits keep coming for Wisconsin farmers, but could there be some relief. And food banks brace for increased demand. It’s “Here & Now” for October 31.

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