Today's Midday podcast covers key details from the Department of Public Instruction superintendent race and candidate Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams accusations last night that two of her rivals allowed racism to “flourish in their districts.”

Today's Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers proposal in his new budget to again seek legislative approval to accept federal money to expand Medicaid. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he won't approve the proposal.

Today's Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services announcement of a new partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, which will help expand vaccine accessibility statewide by operating the community clinics.

Today's Midday podcast covers Evers’ plan, which will be formally introduced Feb. 16, to treat the drug much like Wisconsin regulates and taxes alcohol. Wisconsin would join 15 other states, including neighboring Michigan and Illinois, in legalizing recreational marijuana.

Today's Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers' budget, which will include $43 million to help Wisconsin's ag industry with almost half of that going to help connect food banks and pantries with state producers.

Today's Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers' new public health declaration and mask mandate yesterday afternoon before Republicans had taken the final step to overturn the one he issued last month.

Today's Midday podcast covers CDC numbers, which lag behind the state's tally by a few days, show Wisconsin has administered vaccines to about 9 percent of the state's population, ranking No. 37 among states. And The Associated Press' ranking of states for the percentage of people who have received at least one dose had Wisconsin 29th. The podcast also covers updates on the state's vaccination effort. 

U.S. Rep. Grothman urges Biden administration to continue construction of newer border wall.

Today's Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers announcement this morning his upcoming budget will include a series of proposals aimed at reining in the costs of prescription drugs, including a $50 cap on copays for insulin and eliminating drug copays in the BadgerCare program.

Today's Midday podcast covers HealthCare.gov re-opening for Americans to enroll in health insurance coverage following an announcement from the Biden administration last week. It will be available for people who missed either the original enrollment deadline or their first payment for their enrolled plan.