This week on 365 Amplified, Stephanie, Rob, Omar, and David dive into a packed episode featuring serious local issues, fun community events, and a deep look at a bold new arts initiative in Verona.
š§āāļø Janesville Nurses Strike
Omar reports on the ongoing strike at Mercy Health East, where nurses are demanding a 7% raise, better health insurance, and basic security protections. Despite making $59 million in profit last year, the health system offered only a 3% raise and refused to budgeāeven as CEO pay topped $11.5 million. Stephanie reflects on the community impact and priorities revealed by the strike.
š Community Events Preview
The team shares previews of upcoming local events:
Disability Pride Festival (July 26)
Unity Picnic at the Urban League (July 26)
Park Street Music Festival (August 2)
šØ Feature Interview: Art House 360
Rob tours the newly launched Art House 360 in downtown Verona and sits down with co-founders Monica Cliff and AJ Juarez. They share how the former school building has been transformed into a multicultural, multidisciplinary arts space for all ages and backgrounds. Learn about the grand opening August 14 and the "Dancing With the Arts" fundraiser on August 15.Ā
š¤ Roundtable: Most Useless Facts We Know
To cap things off, the hosts swap their most random and useless triviaāfrom Joe Biden's proximity to Lincoln's presidency, to flamingo facts, octopus hearts, and the sibling rivalry that created two iconic shoe brands.
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