Wisconsin Today: Morning News

Mar 07 2025 10 ep. 96

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Start your day by getting up to speed on the biggest Wisconsin stories with WPR’s “Morning Edition” host Alex Crowe. Find “Wisconsin Today: Morning News” Monday through Friday wherever you get your podcasts.

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Class-action lawsuit against City of Madison, Bill limiting transgender student name change in state Assembly

Madison's City Clerk's office misplaced 193 ballots on election day. Now, some of those voters whose ballots went uncounted are filing a class-action lawsuit against the city. A proposed bill in the state Assembly would require parental permission for students to use names at school that don't align with their biological sex. And, a stranded boat along the shores of Lake Michigan h

Many Wisconsinites uncertain about Schimel and Crawford, Wolf harvest regulations

A new Marquette University Law School shows many Wisconsinites don't know how they feel about the state Supreme Court candidates. High school athletes in the state could soon profit from their name, image and likeness. And, a state Senate committee is debating changes to the Wisconsin's wolf harvest regulations.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin launches “the People versus Musk”, Firing of Wisconsin’s federal workforce

Wisconsin Democrats unveiled an ad campaign focused on Elon Musk's support of Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel. A former shopping mall designed by the state's first Black licensed architect is getting closer to historic status. And, the Trump administration's move to slash the federal workforce hurt many Wisconsinites. WPR's Danielle Kaeding spoke with some of those l

DOGE cancels leases in Wisconsin, Dane County airport seeks international status

A Bureau of Indian Affairs office in Ashland is one of more than a dozen leases canceled by Elon Musk's Department of Government of Efficiency. Wisconsin struggles to keep teachers in the profession. And Dane County Airport wants to go international.

Congress pushes for federal spending cuts, Minority college grant ruled unconstitutional

Congress is calling for trillions of dollars in federal spending cuts, including Medicaid funds used in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has ruled a state program that distributes grants to minority college students is unconstitutional. And an Iola man has been creating experimental Viking music.

Wisconsin U.S. Senators hold virtual town halls, WPR politics team news roundup

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson held separate virtual town halls yesterday, but shared vastly different opinions on Elon Musk. The Green Bay Area School District removed DEI language from several job descriptions. And, a circuit court judge is ordering the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to launch a program for incarcerated moms and their infants.

GOP backed bill banning gender-affirming care reintroduced, Lac du Flambeau roads remain open

Republican state lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would ban gender-affirming care for Wisconsin minors. The Lac du Flambeau tribe said it will not block disputed roads or ticket people for trespassing within its reservation. And, in Waukesha County a new public charter is opening to be safe space for LGBTQ+ students.

Vos blasts Evers’ prison plan, Free tax prep available for some Wisconsinites

The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly is criticizing the prison overhaul proposed by Governor Evers. Enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. And, some Wisconsinites can get their taxes done for free. We'll have the details on how and where.

Federal freeze hits Wisconsin scientists, Musk political group blunders in new ad

Wisconsin scientists can't hire research staff due to new Trump administration rules. A biochemist in Madison says it could put his lab at risk. A political group tied to Elon Musk ran a digital ad featuring the wrong person. And, totals from this year's sturgeon spearing season were way up.

Another civil lawsuit against Minocqua Brewing Company owner, Rep. Glenn Grothman’s angry town hall

A new civil lawsuit against Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad alleges that he has defrauded donors to his liberal super PAC. Milwaukee health officials might close down schools that may be contaminated with lead. And, Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman faced a frustrated town hall meeting in Oshkosh.