Here & Now for June 13, 2025

On "Here & Now," PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz covers how the Joint Committee on Finance is assembling the 2025-27 state budget, state Sen. Jesse James discusses a bill creating a pilot program for school-centered mental health services, and School District of Nekoosa child care director Tracy Vruwink discusses how federal defunding can affect school programs and food pantries. Plus, Serve Wisconsin Executive Director Jeanne Duffy describes the status of AmeriCorps projects in the midst of a lawsuit over funding. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/here-now-for-june-13-2025/?seriesID=59921