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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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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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@WPR

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English

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1-800-747-7444


Episodes
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Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum, Organic egg prices seem more stable

2/14/2025
Wisconsin manufacturers are expecting higher costs on after President Donald Trump expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum. The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering whether a man whose criminal record was expunged can legally buy a gun in Wisconsin. And, egg prices are climbing, but organic egg prices seem to be more stable.

Duration:00:10:49

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Updates on Act 10 lawsuit, State proposal to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms

2/13/2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced two orders around the lawsuit challenging Act 10. In one of them, Justice Janet Protasiewicz said she won't recuse herself. State lawmakers heard testimony about a proposal to expand Medicaid access for low-income moms. And, Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction has changed the way it measures student achievement on standardized tests. WPR education reporter Corrinne Hess will explain on it all works.

Duration:00:11:37

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Supreme Court race fundraising, Tesla challenging Wisconsin decision

2/12/2025
With less than two months to go before Wisconsin's spring election, once race is set to break fundraising records. Tesla is challenging the state over a decision blocking it from opening dealerships here. And, Illinois is delaying a project to block invasive carp from getting into the Great Lakes.

Duration:00:12:13

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Farm programs affected by funding freeze, Milwaukee Common Council election

2/11/2025
Some Wisconsin farmer groups have been left footing the bill after the Trump administration's freeze on federal climate change funding. Some Milwaukee residents will vote on a vacant seat on the city's Common Council next week. And, a new bill would require local governments to approve solar or wind projects before state regulators.

Duration:00:11:08

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Trump administration stops EV charging stations, Wisconsin election official keeps job

2/10/2025
Federal funding for electric vehicle chargers is being paused. That could cost Wisconsin tens of millions of dollars. The state's top election official can stay in her role after a unanimous Supreme Court decision. And the state has a warning for folks who drive on frozen lakes.

Duration:00:06:32

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Milwaukee Zoo closes aviary, Dangerous lead levels found in 2 schools

2/7/2025
The Milwaukee County Zoo is closing its aviary as a precaution to protect its birds. Two public schools in Milwaukee have dangerous levels of lead. And, two candidates for state superintendent of schools are presenting different visions of how to address low state reading scores.

Duration:00:11:47

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Anti-Trump protest in Madison, Superior business must relocate for bridge construction

2/6/2025
Hundreds of people gathered at the state capitol yesterday as part of a national day of protest against President Trump. Republican members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are applauding Trump for investigating and pausing federal funding programs. And, businesses in Superior are being forced to relocate to make way for the upcoming replacement of the Blatnik Bridge.

Duration:00:08:27

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Evers’ proposal on PFAS, Wisconsin Republicans introduce immigration bill

2/5/2025
Gov. Tony Evers is including money to address PFAS in his proposal for the next state budget. A package of proposed rules for election observers got mixed reactions from Republican lawmakers. And, the Dane County Sheriff's Office will no longer be paid for sharing some data with federal authorities.

Duration:00:11:49

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Waukesha County withdraws local sales tax plan, Advocate Health fighting medical debt

2/4/2025
A proposal to implement a local sales tax in Waukesha County is being withdrawn amid push back from the public. A Madison crisis response program is expanding to neighboring Sun Prairie. And, Advocate Health says they're fighting against medical debt. A Guardian U.S. health reporter says some patients don't agree.

Duration:00:11:14

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

2/3/2025
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.

Duration:00:12:01