More details on the Inflation Reduction Act.

More details on the Inflation Reduction Act.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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The talk of the town is La Crosse Talk with Mike Hayes. Catch all the best interviews from La Crosse Talk and Scott Robert Shaw's As I See It editorial.

The talk of the town is La Crosse Talk with Mike Hayes. Catch all the best interviews from La Crosse Talk and Scott Robert Shaw's As I See It editorial.

WIZM - La Crosse

Johnathan Williams Cheif Economist ALEC

La Crosse School Board candidate Jeff Jackson in studio discussing what he feels is needed in the district, that includes public relations, student learning gaps and the future budget situation.

Jackson served on the school board for a year, filling the term of a member who resigned, but a job change prevented him from running again. Now he's back, as one of six candidates vying for three seats on the board.

The big things Jackson sees with the district is a need to better promote all the good things it's been doing. We talk about some of the negativity that seems to hover around the district, but he doesn't feel that's all warranted.

Jackson also talks about how the district is in OK shape right now financially, but needs to work and look ahead 2-3 years, as it will be in a budget crisis again if things aren't addressed. Part of that conversation also included the school building plans and the process we went through to get to this current $53.5 million referendum to build a new elementary school and update another.

We also discussed the school report cards and the student learning gap and how he feels pretty good about La Crosse schools but there is a need with younger students to get them better acclimated to being ready to learn.

La Crosse School Board candidate Jeff Jackson in studio discussing what he feels is needed in the district, that includes public relations, student learning gaps and the future budget situation.
Jackson served on the school board for a year, filling the term of a member who resigned, but a job change prevented him from running again. Now he's back, as one of six candidates vying for three seats on the board.
The big things Jackson sees with the district is a need to better promote all the good things it's been doing. We talk about some of the negativity that seems to hover around the district, but he doesn't feel that's all warranted.
Jackson also talks about how the district is in OK shape right now financially, but needs to work and look ahead 2-3 years, as it will be in a budget crisis again if things aren't addressed. Part of that conversation also included the school building plans and the process we went through to get to this current $53.5 million referendum to build a new elementary school and update another.
We also discussed the school report cards and the student learning gap and how he feels pretty good about La Crosse schools but there is a need with younger students to get them better acclimated to being ready to learn.

La Crosse School Board candidate Jeff Jackson on public relations, future budget, student preparedness

Shelly Fortner's run in the St. Patty's Day .01k before, but this year, the executive director of the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse will be drinking a green beer and observing from the sidelines. It's the 20th anniversary of the race, happening at 6 p.m. Saturday on Pearl Street, downtown, and Fortner joined WIZM's La Crosse Talk on Wednesday discussing what that 32.8 feet means to the Hunger Task Force. We also talked about the struggles with food scarcity now and some of the other ways people can help keep people fed in the area. 

Shelly Fortner's run in the St. Patty's Day .01k before, but this year, the executive director of the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse will be drinking a green beer and observing from the sidelines. It's the 20th anniversary of the race, happening at 6 p.m. Saturday on Pearl Street, downtown, and Fortner joined WIZM's La Crosse Talk on Wednesday discussing what that 32.8 feet means to the Hunger Task Force.&nbsp;We also talked about the struggles with food scarcity now and some of the other ways people can help keep people fed in the area.&nbsp;

The 32.8-foot race to help La Crosse's food bank, the Hunger Task Force

UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky in studio, discussing the outrage surrounding town halls, a new Marquette Law poll about how the spring election candidates are virtual unknowns, plus do yard signs work — especially when the ground is frozen.

We also hit on a new furry police officer at UW-L, we tried to keep the #CurdWar between Kwik Trip and Culver's going — something we've done on La Crosse Talk PM — and we hit on springing forward, as well.

UW-La Crosse political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky in studio, discussing the outrage surrounding town halls, a new Marquette Law poll about how the spring election candidates are virtual unknowns, plus do yard signs work &mdash; especially when the ground is frozen.
We also hit on a new furry police officer at UW-L, we tried to keep the #CurdWar between Kwik Trip and Culver's going &mdash; something we've done on La Crosse Talk PM &mdash; and we hit on springing forward, as well.

Johnathan Williams Cheif Economist ALEC

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