Wisconsin Today: Morning News

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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.

Episodes

  1. 18H AGO

    EPA greenhouse gas change could cost billions, Fostering youth entrepreneurship

    A dramatic move by the Trump administration to undo regulations of greenhouse gases could cost Wisconsin billions. A judge's ruling upholds state permits for a controversial oil and gas pipeline. And, we hear from a high school student who says Wisconsin should do more to foster youth entrepreneurship.

  2. 3D AGO

    GOP candidate involved in ‘Ponzi scheme’ settlement, Foraging the land

    A Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin was legal counsel for a company alleged to have run a Ponzi scheme. Community members are rallying behind a Madison restaurant owner now in ICE detention. And, WPR's Danielle Kaeding tells us about a Wisconsin native on a year-long quest to eat only what he can forage from the land.

    16 min

  3. 4D AGO

    GOP split on terms of property tax deal, Why hasn’t Wisconsin legalized weed?

    Will Wisconsin's leaders strike a deal to reduce property taxes? Republican leaders in the Senate and the Assembly have different ideas. The state Supreme Court hears arguments about a race-based student retention program. And, state lawmakers have introduced bills to legalize marijuana for the past 13 years, including this year.

    13 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Utilities seek special electric rates for data centers, Cottage cheese industry

    A Wisconsin utility is seeking custom electric rates for a data center project. The application hides key details from the public. A Republican leader says a deal on property taxes […]

    14 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Kenosha DA used AI ‘hallucinations’ in court filing, UW-Madison lost $27M in federal funds

    A judge had harsh words for the Kenosha County District Attorney after he failed to disclose the use of artificial intelligence in court filings.  The chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison said the university has lost nearly $30 million dollars in federal funds in Donald Trump's second term. And, team USA women's hockey includes six current or former Badgers.

    13 min

  6. FEB 9

    La Crosse group supports Hmong elders fearful of ICE, Eau Claire native competes in Olympic Nordic event

    A community group in La Crosse is getting care packages to local Hmong elders who are fearful of immigration enforcement agents. Dual enrollment has been growing in Wisconsin but remains low in Milwaukee. And an Eau Claire native is representing Team USA in three Nordic combined skiing events at the Winter Olympics.

    9 min

  7. FEB 6

    Bills would put age restrictions on apps, PFAS down in Great Lakes

    Bills advancing at the state Capitol would impose age-related restrictions on digital apps and social media platforms. A new study shows PFAS are down in the Great Lakes. And, the search for the owner of an antique photo album that was left at the airport.

    12 min

  8. FEB 5

    Lawmakers block DPI funding, Proposed restrictions on AI chatbots

    A panel of GOP lawmakers has blocked a million dollar payment to the Department of Public Instruction following news of four day "junket" to the Wisconsin Dells. A proposal at the state capitol would put guardrails on A-I chatbots when kids are using them. And, we hear from a Wisconsin native who's the premier American athlete in the Olympic biathlon.

    13 min

  9. FEB 4

    Mining company closer to drilling in Northern Wisconsin, Ron Johnson opposes Trump call to ‘take over’ elections

    A mining company is one step closer to drilling for copper, gold and other metals in Northern Wisconsin.Republican Senator Ron Johnson says he's not onboard with President Donald Trump's call for Republicans to "take over" elections in some states. And, a Madison author explores the question of why we write.

    13 min

  10. FEB 3

    Milwaukee County officials in shock over health insurance lapse, new marijuana legislation

    Milwaukee County officials say they were caught off guard when they found out their health insurance contract had lapsed. Democrats introduce a new bill that would legalize marijuana, but it's likely doomed in the state Legislature. And, former Judge Hannah Dugan's lawyers are raising constitutional questions as they look to get her felony conviction overturned.

    12 min
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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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