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Happy New Year from Spanning the State. Brian holds down the first episode of the year solo and shares how he spent his time ringing in 2025. Then he shares his thoughts on the tragic and fatal events that took place in New Orleans on NYE. He talks about is happier moments when visiting, what it was like for him going to high security events like a final four game as well as other news updates we know about the incident thus far. Later he speaks to Journal Sentinel Reporter Cleo Kerjci about the workforce shortage plaguing Wisconsin's Assisted Living Industry.

Journal Sentinel Reporter Cleo Kerjci joins host Brian Noonan to discuss how Wisconsin's Assisted Living industry is struggling with a workforce shortage but doesn't quite have a solution to fix it. Kerjci shares what she uncovered through her investigation throughout 2024, the department of Health services request for help from the state legislature, the certified roles that are needed, and other information she has learned about both assisted living homes and nursing homes.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin Brey, the founder of As Goes Wisconsin, and longtime WTMJ host Brian Noonan are skilled at taking the complex and making it digestible. They will take you behind the headlines of the day’s biggest stories from across Wisconsin. Fans will hear the stories being told by those who live and cover those communities firsthand for the most accurate and relevant information.

Kristin and guest co-host Sandy Maxx spin the state and talk about some pricey bling Jake Jacobs gave to Packers players. Later they walk down memory lane and reminisce on the days of Milwaukee's long-standing hot spot as it's about to close. Then they play the last trivia Friday of 2024 with year in review 2024 trivia on the Grandiloquent Game Show.

Today on Spinning the State:

Milwaukee - Alverno College No Longer Considered Under Financial Distress.

Green Bay - Josh Jacobs' Sparky Packer Gift.

A Milwaukee native, Aaliyah Danielle has launched a crowdfunding campaign in the hopes of launching a contemporary ensemble and professional development community, The Fusion Collective. She tells Kristin and Sandy about her journey into a career of music, and how she started the collective.