Wisconsin Today: Morning News

• Jury chosen for Dugan trial, State reaffirms support of hepatitis B vaccine

  A jury has been chosen for the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan next week.

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• Lawsuit seeks energy numbers for data center, Free health clinics brace for more demand

  A new lawsuit seeks energy numbers for a Beaver Dam data center planned by the social media giant, Meta. Another Democrat enters the race for governor. And, Wisconsin’s free clinics are gearing up for more patients if Congress can't agree on a way to subsidize health insurance costs. Plus, you can help us close 2025 successfully by making a gift right now at wpr.org/donate.

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• Teachers’ health insurance costs, ‘Rights of nature’ ordinances

  A growing share of teacher pay is being spent on health care costs. Then, GOP lawmakers consider a bill that would ban local governments from passing so-called "rights of nature" ordinances. And, there's community pushback in Milwaukee to the proposed use of facial recognition by law enforcement. Plus, you can can join more than 40,000 members to support WPR at wpr.org/donate.

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• New law goes after ‘sextortion’, Tax break proposed for nuclear energy

  A new law aims to crack down on a growing online threat known as sextortion.  State lawmakers are considering a tax break to encourage nuclear energy. Plus, a story from Eau Claire, where the city has its hands full with a flock of aggressive turkeys. And, don't forget to take a minute to support the news you value by making a donation at wpr.org/donate.

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• Wisconsin health leaders concerned about CDC panel changes on hepatitis B vaccine guidance, Evers vetoes several bills

  Wisconsin health leaders are concerned about changes to the federal guidance on hepatitis B vaccinations for  newborns. The shift changes a policy in place for 30 years. Wisconsin immigration attorneys say they're struggling to keep up with Trump's policy changes. And, a small but increasing number of people are buying Christmas trees that can live on after the holiday.

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