Frederica Freyberg

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Executive Producer, News and Anchor at PBS Wisconsin

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Bill Hanna on impacts of cutting federal social safety nets

1 week 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

1 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.
Mike Totoraitis on lead contamination in Milwaukee schools

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

EducationMike Totoraitis on lead contamination in Milwaukee schoolsMilwaukee Commissioner of Health Mike Totoraitis discusses city efforts to remediate lead paint contamination in schools as the Trump administration defunds CDC staff working to reduce lead exposure. By Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowApril 18, 2025 • Southeast Region Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video:
Bobby Peterson on Medicaid funding and budgeting blueprints

1 month ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

HealthBobby Peterson on Medicaid funding and budgeting blueprintsABC for Health Executive Director Bobby Peterson discusses fears about Congress making cuts to Medicaid and potential effects on recipients as the 2025-27 state budget process proceeds in Wisconsin. By Frederica Freyberg | Here & NowApril 11, 2025 Copy and Paste the Following Code to Embed this Video:
'Here & Now' Highlights: Ben Wikler, Missy Hughes, McCoshen & Ross

2 months ago | pbswisconsin.org | Frederica Freyberg

Justice-elect Susan Crawford won the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election in the most expensive court race in U.S. history — Ben Wikler, chair of the state’s Democratic Party, said he was not expecting her to win by 10 points, though. Missy Hughes, CEO and secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, spoke from France as she and the governor took part in a trade mission just as the Trump administration was announcing new U.S. tariffs.