On this episode of The Dane County Podcast, Joe sits down with Joining Forces for Families (JFF) Supervisor Mike Bruce to discuss the program—now celebrating its 30th year of operation. The two cover what JFF is, how it came to be, and the critical work teams are carrying out in neighborhoods across Dane County to help address residents’ needs and make our community a better place to call home. Mike also shares how he first got involved with JFF and the impact it has had on his life.Learn more about JFF:https://danecountyhumanservices.org/Children-Youth-and-Family/Community-Programs/Joining-Forces-for-FamiliesCheck Out JFF's Contact Information Card:https://danecountyhumanservices.org/documents/pdf/Family/JFF-Dane-County-Information-Card-2023.pdf
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Dane County 911 Operations with Luis Bixler
On this episode of The Dane County Podcast, Joe sits down with Dane County Public Safety Communications Director Luis Bixler to discuss 911 operations. The two cover multiple 2024 budget investments: expanding Madison's CARES (Community Alternative Response Emergency Services) program to more Dane County communitiesadding crisis counselors to the 911 center that will work with people who call 911 while experiencing a behavioral health emergencywhat the new Dane County Public Safety Communications (PSC) building will have in storeLuis also shares his most memorable call when he served as a 911 call taker and his ongoing partnerships to have more bilingual 911 operators.
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The Dane County Regional Airport Terminal Expansion with Kim Jones
On this episode of The Dane County Podcast, Joe sits down with Dane County Regional Airport Director Kim Jones to discuss the airport's new terminal expansion, direct flights, & much more.Learn More:Dane County Regional Airporthttps://www.msnairport.com/
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Building Bridges | Dane County's School Based Mental Health Teams
On this episode of The Dane County Podcast, Joe sits down with Trish Grant and Nura Capriglione to discuss Building Bridges—Dane County's school based mental health teams.The Building Bridges program provides short-term wraparound style case management and service coordination for 4K-9 students who are experiencing mental health challenges within their school setting and require additional supports. Services are voluntary and involve both the student and their parents/guardians.Learn More:The Dane County Podcast | https://thedanecountypodcast.buzzsprout.com/Youth Mental Health Services | https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/Behavioral-Health/Child-and-Youth-TreatmentBuilding Bridges Yearly Measures | https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/documents/pdf/Reports/RPT2022---Building-Bridges-FINAL.pdf
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How To Go Green & Save Money Under The Inflation Reduction Act
On this episode of The Dane County Podcast, Joe sits down with Kathy Kuntz, Director of the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change, and Heather Allen, Policy Advisor at RENEW Wisconsin, to celebrate Earth Month. Together, the three discuss Dane County government achieving 100% renewable energy status at county facilities—the first county in Wisconsin and only the fourth county in the nation to do so. They also share how everyone can go green and save money under the Inflation Reduction Act.Learn More:How You Can Take Advantage of the IRA -- https://daneclimateaction.org/what-you-can-do/federal-fundinghttps://www.renewwisconsin.org/inflation-reduction-act-breakdown/Rewiring America’s website to help identify tax credits and up-front discounts --https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculatorFor Dane County residents interested in going solar --http://madisunsolar.com/RENEW Wisconsin’s programs to help non-profits go solar and purchase electric vehicles --https://www.renewwisconsin.org/solar-energy/https://www.renewwisconsin.org/electric-vehicles/
The Dane County Podcast is a monthly program hosted by County Executive Joe Parisi that takes listeners on a tour of everything Dane County government has to offer. Dane County provides services from A to Z, whether it be the Dane County Regional Airport or the Henry Vilas Zoo. Joe wants to give everyone the opportunity to hear firsthand how the people of Dane County government work to preserve beloved natural resources, keep roads clear of ice and snow, cast a strong social safety net, combat climate change, and much more. Throughout the series, County Executive Parisi will talk to department directors and local leaders about ongoing initiatives and partnerships that allow Dane County government to improve the community and address residents’ needs. So — sit back, relax, and pop in those headphones as Joe guides you through the many ongoing efforts that collectively make the “Dane County Way” possible.
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