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Summer means construction season in Wisconsin, but this year projects across SE Wisconsin are on hold due to a strike by the International Union of Operating Engineers. As with any strike there are numerous stories being put out by both sides. Journal Sentinel Reporter, Ricardo Torres joins Spanning the State to share his coverage on the matter and what to expect this summer when it comes to the strikes.

Allen Ruppel President of Unity in Hope School System's Inc. joins the show to talk about their work creating non-denominational Christian Education for Pakistani's who have been targeted for their religious beliefs.

6th District Milwaukee County Board Supervisor, Shawn Rolland joins Spanning the State to talk about how millions of Americans are dealing with substantial medical debt, which is resulting an absence of seeking medical care, largely seen in Milwaukee. Rolland explains how he and other Milwaukee supervisors have been finding new ways using big data to help relieve citizens of their medical debt.

Today on Spanning the State Kristin and Brian talk to the Mayor of Waupun about the recent prison arrests, they also talk to finance professor about Bitcoin coming to Wisconsin. Later they roast a TikTok influencer on her viral trip through our state and later talk to Kim Irwin of Capri Communities on the type of senior living they provide.

Today on Spinning the State:

Madison - Eight Wisconsin Companies on 2024 Fortune 500.

Racine - Colorful Butterflies Take Over Streets of Racine.

Menomonee Falls - Company bringing wild-caught salmon to Wisconsin.

Marinette - Event to honor World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Marketing Vice President of Capri Communities, Kim Irwin stops by the station to talk about senior living and the concept of "Active Aging". She elaborates on what resources and types of living environments they offer. And later Irwin talks about their free event featuring informational session, games, prizes and of course our very own Kristin Brey.

Marquette University Emeritus Associate Professor of Finance, David Krause joins Spanning the State to talk about the finance phenom of Bitcoin after the state of Wisconsin became the first state to buy bitcoin. Krause explains what crypto currency is, how this will be beneficial to Wisconsin's exemplary Pension Fund, and how invested we are into Bitcoin?

Mayor Rohn Bishop of Waupun joins Spanning the State to talk about the recent news about the Waupun correctional Facility and the recent arrests of 9 staff workers including the Warden Randall R. Hepp. He also discusses the newsletter released last week, the peaceful protests happening regarding the prison, and what he plans to do to fix the issue.

Kristin Brey and Brian Noonan close out the week by talking to the Public First podcast about PFAs in Wisconsin. They later talk with Michail Takach from the WI LGBTQ History Project and how they are celebrating Pride this month. Also Abby Armour of the Mukwonago Community Library calls in and later we end the week with the Grandiloquent Game Show: Buzz Word with Bob & Kathy.

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St. Croix Falls - A 40-year-old love triangle cold case results in an 81-year-old woman being convicted of murder in Polk County.

Green Bay - A new complaint alleges Tony Wied's nomination papers presented as support for the homeless.

Lake Geneva - A Lake Geneva microbrewery has created a cicada-infused beer, and Brian tried it!

Rhinelander - Historic Smokey Bear portraits will be on display in Wisconsin.