Today on Spinning the State:

Wausau - Mayor’s request for security funds gets no support.

Oshkosh - Oshkosh Herd to hold auditions for National Anthem.

Madison - Wisconsin Unveils new license plate.

Wisconsin Watch Statehouse Reporter, Jack Kelly joins the show to break down the supreme court hearing to challenge Wisconsin’s Governor Tony Evers’ budget maneuver to increase funding for the state’s school districts for the next 400 years. Kelly explains the Vanna White caveat Tony took advantage of, the arguments presented at the hearing, and what will happen if they decide to rule against it.

Veterinarian Dr. John Dally joins Spanning the State to talk about the first co-op veterinary clinic in the nation. They explain why they decided to co-op how easy it is to do to invest in a veterinary clinic and how this is making a difference for pet parents.

Milwaukee City Attorney, Evan Goyke speaks about the intense amount of reckless driving endangering Milwaukee’s streets. Goyke addresses last week’s decision by Milwaukee leaders to stop dismissing or amending reckless driving charges and prosecute them more aggressively. He shares how they are changing, how Wisconsin Act 9 plays a role in prosecuting, and how to differentiate between juveniles and adults.

Patrick Noonan, our Brian Noonan’s little brother and Florida resident joins Spanning the State to share his experience navigating both hurricane Helene and now Milton. Patrick shares when he thought was the right time to evacuate, what was it like returning to his home just outside of Tampa after hurricane Helene, and what to take when you are forced to leave.

Today on Spanning the State, Kristin and Brian relaunch the Giving Tuesday segment. They speak to company and sponsor Seniors Helping Seniors of Waukesha. They discuss the amount of fraudulent election ballots that have occurred in the last year and what that means for this upcoming election. Later they speak to Jeff Pritzl from WI DNR about Deer management during hunting season. Then they speak to journal sentinel journalist Natalie Eilbert about mental health disabilities and the lack of insurance coverage and concern that surrounds it.

Today on Spinning the State:

Florence - Graphic novel highlights Wisconsin Medal of Honor winner.

Madison - $1.2 Million in alcohol sold at badgers football so far.

Waukesha - Bridges Library System wins innovation award.

Natalie Eilbert a Mental Health Reporter for the Journal Sentinel joins the show to talk about the lack of insurance coverage for people with mental health disabilities. She shares why it is so difficult for individuals to call out of work when experiencing a mental health crisis, why are treated differently from physical disabilities, and why Insurance doesn’t accept this.

Deer Program Specialist, Jeff Pritzl joins Spanning the State to discuss Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources, new approach to management deer units for Wisconsin’s hunting season.

Giving Tuesday is back! If you need a refresher Giving Tuesday is where we introduce you to Wisconsin people and organizations that are advocating for causes across the state, now sponsored by Seniors Helping Seniors of Waukesha. Today we welcome Van Evans the Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors to talk about his company and they work they do with our elderly. Tune in to Giving Tuesday every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. CST.