Biden’s Debt Relief Plan, PFAS Problems and Terrace Time!
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz recap President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel student loan debt for millions and loan interest for millions more. Plus, everyone wants toxic PFAS chemicals cleaned up, so why isn’t it happening? And it’s Terrace time! The iconic Memorial Union chairs will be outside beginning April 17.
Mentioned on the show:
- President Joe Biden unveils student debt forgiveness plan in trip to Madison [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
- Evers vetoes a Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals [Associated Press]
- Summer by the lake at the Terrace kicks off with return of chairs [UW-Madison]
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