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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


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What does recent strong showing by Democrats signal for Wisconsin, Bill looks to safeguard residents from data center growth

11/10/2025
Elections last week showed strong showings for Democrats in races around the country. What does that mean for Wisconsin? Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin will not claw back food assistance benefits despite a demand from the Trump administration over the weekend. And, a proposal from a Democratic state legislator aims to protect consumers from rising utility bills as data center development booms in the state.

Duration:00:12:39

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Wisconsinites see higher ACA premiums, Absentee ballot proposal gets GOP pushback

11/7/2025
Open enrollment is now underway for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and Wisconsin residents using the program are getting a first look at their higher premiums. A farm family […]

Duration:00:11:13

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Johnson calls on GOP to kill Senate’s filibuster rule, WE Energies seeks to add power to data center development

11/6/2025
Wisconsin's Ron Johnson says he's onboard with the idea of killed the Senate filibuster rule after President Donald Trump pushed for the idea. That's a change in course from Johnson's opposition when Democrats held the majority. We Energies is looking to add a nearly 3 gigawatts of new power generation in Wisconsin to meet the demands of data centers. Then, we hear insight on where to venture into fall recreation.

Duration:00:13:39

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State Superintendent addresses sexual misconduct allegations against educators, Republicans revive banning absentee ballot drop boxes

11/5/2025
Wisconsin State Superintendent Jill Underly told legislators her office plans to create an online database so the public can see teacher licenses that have been revoked or surrendered. A Wisconsin family is suing Tesla over a fiery crash that left five people dead in suburban Madison last year. And, Republicans have revived a bill aimed at banning absentee ballot drop boxes.

Duration:00:12:00

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Wisconsin residents who receive SNAP benefits struggling with financial uncertainty, Farmer relief on soybean trade deal with China

11/4/2025
The Trump administration says it will partially fund the SNAP program this month. Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would have required state employees to work from the office most of the time. And, Wisconsin farmers say they are happy about a soybean trade agreement with China. But they say it's too late to help this year.

Duration:00:11:44

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Wisconsin AG challenges tax-exempt status for religious nonprofits, Independent abortion clinics see activity spike

11/3/2025
The U.S. Supreme Court found Wisconsin was wrong to charge Catholic Charities for unemployment insurance.Then, in northern Wisconsin the Catholic Church has signed over some of its land to the Lac du Flambeau trip. And, a look at how Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill changed the abortion landscape in Wisconsin, again.

Duration:00:12:28

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Microsoft launches AI collaboration with UW-Madison, Advocates react to Line 5 approval

10/31/2025
Microsoft hopes a new collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison will help give the company an edge in artificial intelligence. Then, how partisanship and partisan media is affecting our perceptions of reality. And, our politics team looks at Wisconsin's response to the government shutdown.

Duration:00:16:06

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Sludge spread on fields may be contaminated with PFAS, Wisconsin voters undecided on 2026 races

10/30/2025
The 2026 governor's race a year away, and Wisconsin's next Supreme Court race is even closer. A new poll finds most voters in Wisconsin haven't made up their minds. We talked to people who rely on federal food assistance. And, industrial and municipal sludge has spread on fields around the state.

Duration:00:12:29

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Wisconsin food pantries prepare for SNAP benefits cutoff, Some Head Start programs to close

10/29/2025
Food pantries across the state are preparing for a spike in demand. That's because if the government shutdown continues, thousands will lose benefits.

Duration:00:12:23

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Planned Parenthood resumes abortions in Wisconsin, Some will see insurance premiums spike

10/28/2025
After a monthlong hiatus, Wisconsin's largest provider of abortions will resume the procedures. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin made the change in response to a new federal law.

Duration:00:12:43