Wisconsin Today: Morning News

Feb 03 2025 10 ep. 92

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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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Family says health costs led to man’s death, Wikler loses DNC race

The family of a Wisconsin man says he died after his health insurance denied coverage for his asthma inhaler. They've filed a lawsuit. The leader of Wisconsin's Democratic Party came up short in his campaign to lead the national party. Beaver Dam is the latest Wisconsin community with a proposed new data center. And activists are trying to stop the sale of county nursing homes.

Hagedorn recuses from Act 10 case, Birkebeiner contingency plans

A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice says he'll recuse himself from the case challenging the collective bargaining law known as Act 10. UW-Madison is putting a hiring freeze on positions paid with federal funds. And, another year with below average snowfall is affecting winter sports up north.

Wisconsin nonprofits scrambling over potential funding freeze, UW professor helps Bad Bunny

Wisconsin nonprofits and some businesses say they're scrambling to understand what a potential federal funding freeze means for them. It's officially tax season, and Wisconsinites now have the option to do their federal and state taxes online for free. We'll have the details on that. And, the superstar rapper and singer Bad Bunny got some help on his new album release from a Univer

Calls for Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz to recuse from Act 10 lawsuit, ThedaCare Waupaca hospital closing labor and delivery

GOP leaders are calling on Justice Janet Protasiewicz to recuse herself from a lawsuit about Act 10. President Trump caused confusion after pausing federal funding. Local governments in the state are trying to figure out what to do next. And, many community members are upset at the news of a Waupaca hospital providing labor and delivery services closing.

GOP lawmakers pushing to limit governor’s partial veto powers, American Family Field upgrades

Republican state lawmakers are pushing for a constitutional amendment that would limit the governor's partial veto powers. Microsoft will be building a massive data center in Kenosha. And, upgrades to American Family Field are finally taking shape more than a year after a state deal.

New TV ads in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Redeveloping shuttered schools

A new TV ad in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race focuses on cases that one of the candidates handled dating back to 2013. The state's agriculture industry could soon feel the impacts of new policies set by the Trump administration. And, some communities and developers are transforming shuttered schools into apartments.

Robin Vos promising to aid stricter immigration enforcement in Wisconsin, school resource officers return to Milwaukee Public Schools

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said local communities should be required to cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. School resource officers must return to the Milwaukee Public Schools district after a legal ruling. And, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes leaves his post.

State of the State, UW-Madison DEI chancellor removed

Gov. Tony Evers says he'll propose a 48-hour waiting period for gun purchases. Republicans say that's a nonstarter. The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion has been removed from his position over concerns about financial mismanagement. And, a city in southeast Wisconsin is a step closer to bringing a huge data center to its area.

Milwaukee streetcar funding uncertain, Wisconsin January 6th defendants pardoned

The Hop streetcar in Milwaukee is facing an uncertain financial future. Wisconsin has joined a lawsuit challenging President Trump over his order to ban birthright citizenship. And, LGBTQ+ advocates in the state are are pushing back against another executive order.

Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects group’s attempts to see guardianship records, Congressman Glenn Grothman’s office set on fire

The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected an attempt by a conservative group to obtain guardianship records for people who judges deemed incompetent to vote. Congressman Glenn Grothman's office was set on fire over the federal ban on TikTok. And, across the street from Lambeau Field, a new multi-use development could be coming to the neighborhood.