US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, a former governor of Rhode Island, has extensive business experience and knows a thing or two about the difference between Kamala Harris’ small business incentives and Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs. Reporter Elisabeth Montemurro caught up with Raimondo in her private capacity as a surrogate for the Harris campaign as she passed through Wisconsin recently. Also Paul Gierczak of Eau Claire’s Roosevelt Elementary PTA and principal Ben Dallman explain what PTAs do, how they differ from PTOs, and how you can help their mission.

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