Frederica Freyberg

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Executive Producer, News and Anchor at PBS Wisconsin

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'Here & Now' Highlights: US Sen. Ron Johnson, Alderman José Pérez

2 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson had been prominently outspoken in his opposition to the 2025 reconciliation tax and spending bill passed by the U.S. House, that is until he met with President Donald Trump and softened his tone — the senator described his stance on the proposal. The Milwaukee Common Council came out in solidarity for two immigrants whose cases came to the public’s attention, with its President José Pérez explaining why alders unanimously signed on to statements of support.
Moore, Pocan seek to visit ICE detainees at Juneau facility

3 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Marisa Wojcik |Frederica Freyberg

PoliticsMoore, Pocan seek to visit ICE detainees at Juneau facilityDemocratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan visit an ICE detention facility in Juneau after federal agents arrested an immigrant living in Milwaukee who was framed for sending threats. By Marisa Wojcik, Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowJune 6, 2025 • Southeast Region Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video:
US Sen. Ron Johnson on a 2025 tax bill and the federal debt

3 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

PoliticsU.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, discusses his objections to a 2025 reconciliation policy bill cutting federal taxes and spending due to its projected $2.4 trillion increase to the national debt. By | Here & Now Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video: VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Frederica Freyberg:Elon Musk calls it an "abomination," Democrats hate it, and some Republican U.S. senators are blasting its spending.
Bill Hanna on impacts of cutting federal social safety nets

4 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Social IssuesBill Hanna on impacts of cutting federal social safety netsWisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid Director Bill Hanna explains what proposed changes in requirements for the federal health care program, the ACA and SNAP would mean for Wisconsinites.
Wisconsin's health care workforce conditions rebound in 2025

4 weeks ago | pbswisconsin.org | Marisa Wojcik |Frederica Freyberg

EconomyWisconsin's health care workforce conditions rebound in 2025A 2025 report issued by the Wisconsin Hospital Association about the state's health care workforce found gains in some professions along with higher rates of violence against these workers. By Marisa Wojcik, Frederica FreybergMay 30, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video:
'Here & Now' Highlights: Darryl Morin, Sen. Patrick Testin, Jim Tuckwell and Kevin McDonell

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

PoliticsHere's what guests on the May 23, 2025 episode said about escalating actions in federal immigration enforcement, licensing independent practices for advanced practices nurses, and an affordable housing development in northern Wisconsin.
'Here & Now' Highlights: U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, State Sen. Kelda Roys

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

In Washington, D.C., a proposal to cut spending and extend tax cuts hit a snag with some House Republicans rejecting the package as inadequate, while at the same time Congressional Democrats are decrying they proposed cuts to Medicaid and food aid. In Madison, Republican budget writers are working to fashion a state budget to submit to the governor, leaving Democratic budget writers like state Sen. Kelda Roys leery of the majority’s priorities. U.S. Rep.
US Rep. Gwen Moore on the Republican budget package for 2025

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Frederica Freyberg:In Washington, Congressional lawmakers are wrangling over passing important parts of President Donald Trump's so-called "big beautiful bill," with three committees passing legislation to cut taxes, Medicaid and food aid. In Wisconsin, more than 1 million people are covered by Medicaid, the health care program for lower income families and individuals. The Republican provisions would also cut food aid known here as FoodShare.
'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Tom Tiffany, Michael Wagner, Xia Lee

2 months ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, one member of Wisconsin’s Republican Congressional delegation discussed his support for federal spending cuts and previewed the House budget. UW-Madison journalism professor Michael Wagner had a $5 million research grant canceled by the Trump administration and described such terminations as part of an attack on higher education. Xia Lee, a public health entomologist with the state, detailed the forecast for the summer tick season. U.S. Rep.
Thanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head Start

2 months ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Social IssuesThanh Bui-Duquette on the proposed elimination of Head StartBy Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowApril 18, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video: Western Dairyland Head Start Director Thanh Bui-Duquette discusses how the defunding of Head Start by the Trump administration could affect child care providers and service in four Wisconsin counties.