Civic Media Today: Wisconsin communities honor Veterans Day
Lawmakers push to make Veterans Day a state holiday, Chippewa Valley calls for child care funding, guests set to discuss challenges facing military veterans on "The Maggie Daun Show,” and more.
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It’s Tuesday, Nov. 11, and here’s what’s happening in Wisconsin and across the Civic Media network today.
Communities across Wisconsin are saluting our veterans.
In Wisconsin Rapids, VFW Post 2534 held their annual Veterans Day Eve spaghetti dinner. In Oshkosh, folks partnered with Westside Fire Fitness Camp in a “Sweat for Vet” fundraiser to send eight veterans on an Old Glory Honor Flight to D.C. In South Milwaukee, the community’s newest mural honoring local veterans will host a dedication ceremony during its Veterans Day celebration.
November 11 started as Armistice Day in 1919, but officially became Veterans Day in 1954. That change is thanks to Marinette County native Harvey Higley, a World War I veteran who later became administrator of Veterans Affairs and dedicated his life to reshaping the holiday to honor all veterans. Find more on that story from Civic Media’s Teri Barr here.
Despite this connection, Wisconsin is the only state in the nation where Veterans Day is not an official state holiday. A group of Democratic lawmakers is now looking to change that, with a new “Veterans Promise” proposal.
We’ll have more to celebrate and honor veterans across the Civic Media network today, including this afternoon on “The Maggie Daun Show,” where Gabe Nutter, an Iraq War veteran and the Lead Veteran Advisor for the Overwatch Project, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Ford, who serves a veteran leader at Face the Fight, will join the show to discuss military veteran mental health, suicide prevention, and ways communities can help.
- Jennie Brand, Civic Media Community Engagement Manager
Today’s Headlines
Chippewa Valley Child Care Providers Continue Calls for Funding (James Kelly)
Facing a $6 million deficit, OASD to make cuts to operating budget (Lisa M. Hale)
Wisconsin lawmakers hold informational hearing on AI data centers (Savanna Tomei-Olson)
Wausau City Council to vote on city budget, public safety referendum (Isabela Nieto)
Richland Center City Council discusses ambulance service (Adam D. Hess, Jo Ann Krulatz)
Emily Tseffos announced run for Senate District 19 (Lisa M. Hale)
Wisconsin is the only state where Veterans Day is not a state holiday. A new bill would change that (Savanna Tomei-Olson)
Rediscovering a Wisconsin Man’s Story: ‘He Gave Us Veterans Day’ (Teri Barr)
“Sweat for Vet” to send 8 Vets on Old Glory Honor Flight (Lisa M. Hale)
Find daily news roundups from your community here.
More on what we’re following today:
Sites in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls to support homeless vets closed in September, while the state’s remaining site in Union Grove is open. State leaders are still grappling with how to move forward, reports the Wisconsin Examiner.
The Department of Public Instruction released its annual school report cards this morning. You can look them up here.
At the Capitol today, the Assembly’s education committee will hear more than half dozen bills related to school aid. They’ll also take a bill regulating interscholastic athletic associations along with one on parental choice eligibility.
Lawmakers and Citizen Action of Wisconsin will announce legislation to cap rates for heat and electricity.
- Chali Pittman, Civic Media News Director
Political Talk and Commentary
Every weekday, four original news/talk broadcasts air statewide on the Civic Media network — “Mornings with Pat Kreitlow” (6-9 a.m.); “Matenaer On Air” (9-11 a.m.); “The Todd Allbaugh Show” (2-4 p.m.); and “The Maggie Daun Show” (4-6 p.m.).
Coming soon this afternoon:
On “The Todd Allbaugh Show,” Todd welcomes gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez to the show.
On “The Maggie Daun Show,” Maggie is joined by guest contributor and BLOC Executive Director Angela Lang, Lead Veteran Advisor at the Overwatch Project Gabe Nutter, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Ford, a veteran leader with Face the Fight.
Listen / Watch
On “Mornings with Pat Kreitlow”:
Guests include: Former speech writer for Pres. Bill Clinton Paul Glastris, 7th District Congressional candidate Fred Clark, Wisconsin Examiner editor-in-chief Ruth Conniff, WJFW assistant news director Dan Hagen, and senior radio journalist James Kelly.
Guests include: Gubernatorial candidate and State Rep. Francesca Hong and Todd Allbaugh, host of “The Todd Allbaugh Show”.
ICYMI from Monday, Nov. 10
Jane Matenaer joins Todd for “Mondays with Matenaer” to explain the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and political strategist Bill McCoshen joins Todd to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
On “The Maggie Daun Show”:’
Callers join Maggie on an edition of “Sound Off Monday” to discuss and debate compromises reached between Senate Republicans and a group of Democratic senators, who have failed to secure meaningful negotiations on ACA subsidies and other critical issues.
Podcasts and weekly shows
On “The Defender,” host Amy Barrilleaux, climate advocate and Communications Director at Clean Wisconsin, explains why being lazy and doing nothing at all for the planet during the fall season can actually be the best way to help protect our environment.
On a special Monday edition of “BustED Pencils,” Drs. Tim Slekar and Johnny Lupinacci are joined by noted Taco Bell eating expert Producer Jakob to talk about the company’s new Tacos and Tuition program helping its employees afford to get a college education.
On “What’s Going On with Earl Ingram,” Earl is joined by Dr. Omar from Welltopia Pharmacy to break down digestive health and a healthy gut matters just as much as what’s on your plate.
Listen to the latest episode here.
On “The Rapids Report,” host James J. Malouf is joined by Wood County Veterans Service Officer Rock Larson and Tracy Vruwink, Senior Director of Childcare and Community at SWC YMCA.
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Local morning shows: Find audio podcasts and more from your neck of the woods!
“John and Gordy in the Morning” (Madison)
“The Don Rosen Show” (Racine)
“Mornings with WFHR” (Wisconsin Rapids)
“WRCO Morning Show” (Richland Center)
Entertainment and Culture
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