Wisconsin Today: Morning News

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.

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.

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.

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.

A proposal to implement a local sales tax in Waukesha County is being withdrawn amid push back from the public.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.

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.

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 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 University of Wisconsin – Madison professor.

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.

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.