Here & Now for June 12, 2026

On "Here & Now," Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson discussed the war in Iran and effects on fuel and fertilizer costs, retired hydrologist Jeff Lamont considers terms of a settlement to address PFAS contamination in the Marinette area, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority CEO Elmer Moore, Jr. discussed nearly $50 million in tax credits to build affordable rental units, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services State Health Officer Paula Tran discusses findings of the 2025 State Health Assessment for Wisconsin. Plus, UW-Madison educational policy professor Taylor Odle considers what the Universities of Wisconsin increasing tuition means for the state. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-june-12-2026/?seriesID=59921