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7 days ago
The bills would switch up Wisconsin’s K-12 funding model and create a new revenue source for local municipalities. “All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,”
@ryanclancywi.bsky.social
tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
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State Rep. Ryan Clancy proposes tax system overhaul - WORT-FM 89.9
It’s time for wealthy Wisconsinites to pay their fair share and provide some relief for the working class, Rep. Clancy told WORT Wednesday.
https://www.wortfm.org/state-rep-ryan-clancy-proposes-tax-system-overhaul/
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7 days ago
After years of setbacks, city leaders in police oversight are celebrating a fresh start. They got a preview of the work ahead Wednesday, in their first official meeting with Madison’s new interim independent monitor.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has more.
www.wortfm.org/madisons-int...
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Madison’s interim police monitor hits the ground running - WORT-FM 89.9
Aeiramique Glass joined the Police Civilian Oversight Board Wednesday for a status update on her first few days on the job.
https://www.wortfm.org/madisons-interim-police-monitor-hits-the-ground-running/
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8 days ago
“ICE relies on jails quite a lot,”
@prisonpolicy.org
’s Wanda Bertram explained in a conversation today with
@fayeparks.bsky.social
. But that dependence on local law enforcement’s collaboration opens the door for state-level resistance.
www.wortfm.org/trump-needs-...
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Trump needs local buy-in to advance anti-immigrant agenda - WORT-FM 89.9
From May to October of this year, nearly two-thirds of ICE arrests in Wisconsin happened in local jails, according to a new analysis from the Prison Policy Initiative.
https://www.wortfm.org/trump-needs-local-buy-in-to-advance-anti-immigrant-agenda/
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9 days ago
The extended timeline isn’t a surprise,
@lawfwd.bsky.social
’s Doug Poland told
@fayeparks.bsky.social
today, because their anti-competitive gerrymandering claim hasn’t been litigated before in our state.
www.wortfm.org/law-forwards...
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Law Forward’s fair maps lawsuit unlikely to be resolved before midterms - WORT-FM 89.9
The extended timeline isn’t a surprise, Doug Poland tells WORT, because their anti-competitive gerrymandering claim hasn’t been litigated before in our state.
https://www.wortfm.org/law-forwards-fair-maps-lawsuit-unlikely-to-be-resolved-before-midterms/
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9 days ago
After what’s been a long year of public engagement, the development goals for Madison’s southwest and southeast areas are beginning to take shape.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has the latest.
www.wortfm.org/city-staff-s...
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City staff share update on Southwest, Southeast area plans - WORT-FM 89.9
After what’s been a long year of public engagement, the development goals for Madison’s southwest and southeast areas are beginning to take shape.
https://www.wortfm.org/city-staff-share-update-on-southwest-southeast-area-plans/
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10 days ago
Bipartisan cooperation on the issue is likely,
@erikgunn.bsky.social
tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, but replacing the revenue state agencies have relied on for more than a decade could be a challenge.
www.wortfm.org/feds-urge-wi...
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Feds urge Wisconsin to stop diverting foster kids’ benefits - WORT-FM 89.9
Bipartisan cooperation on the issue is likely, Erik Gunn says, but replacing the revenue state agencies have relied on for more than a decade could be a challenge.
https://www.wortfm.org/feds-urge-wisconsin-to-stop-diverting-foster-kids-benefits/
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13 days ago
Dr. Leia Esser and Lili Hangartner join
@fayeparks.bsky.social
to share an update on the Behavior Education Plan, ten years after Madison schools made the shift to progressive discipline.
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https://www.wortfm.org/mmsd-continues-bid-to-reduce-suspensions-disparities-in-discipline/
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13 days ago
“The Trump administration and Wisconsin Republicans are leaving our farmers behind,” Senator Mark Spreitzer said at Thursday’s press conference announcing the bills. “We will not do the same.”
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has the story.
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https://www.wortfm.org/bill-package-aims-to-bolster-wisconsins-agricultural-industry/
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15 days ago
The state’s utility regulator says the projected energy usage at Meta’s planned center in Beaver Dam is a trade secret. But the public has a right to know,
@midwestadvocates.bsky.social
’s Michael Greif tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
www.wortfm.org/environmenta...
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Environmental law firm sues PSC for data center energy use records - WORT-FM 89.9
The public has a right to know how Meta’s planned center in Beaver Dam could impact the energy grid, MEA legal fellow Michael Greif tells WORT.
https://www.wortfm.org/environmental-law-firm-sues-psc-for-data-center-energy-use-records/
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15 days ago
Nearly two years after police raided the encampment on Library Mall, UWPD records obtained by
@tonemadison.bsky.social
reveal loose justifications for arrests and inconsistent enforcement on campus.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
sat down with Roman Fritz to learn more.
www.wortfm.org/uwpd-priorit...
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UWPD prioritizes status quo over campus safety, Tone Madison reports - WORT-FM 89.9
Police records reveal loose justifications for arrests and inconsistent enforcement on campus, nearly two years after police invaded the encampment on Library Mall.
https://www.wortfm.org/uwpd-prioritizes-status-quo-over-campus-safety-tone-madison-reports/
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17 days ago
Norman Davis was cleared of discrimination claims this fall. But the outside investigator raised some red flags about his management style. He told
@fayeparks.bsky.social
this afternoon that his “by-the-book” approach achieves results.
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Madison’s civil rights director looks to the future - WORT-FM 89.9
Norman Davis was cleared of discrimination claims this fall, after an outside firm investigated complaints from nearly a dozen of his employees.
https://www.wortfm.org/madisons-civil-rights-director-looks-to-the-future/
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21 days ago
The program, which tracks commercial buildings’ energy usage to find efficiencies, just completed its second year. Gregg May joins
@fayeparks.bsky.social
to share what they’ve accomplished so far.
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Madison set to expand Building Energy Savings Program in 2026 - WORT-FM 89.9
The program tracks commercial buildings’ energy usage and identifies small tweaks to improve their efficiency.
https://www.wortfm.org/madison-set-to-expand-building-energy-savings-program-in-2026/
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22 days ago
Freelance writer Larry Sandler joins
@fayeparks.bsky.social
to explain what’s behind the record spending and what can be done to walk back the partisan invasion of Wisconsin’s highest court.
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Why are Wisconsin Supreme Court elections so expensive? - WORT-FM 89.9
Freelance writer Larry Sandler explains what’s behind the record spending – and what can be done to walk back the partisan invasion of Wisconsin’s highest court.
https://www.wortfm.org/why-are-wisconsin-supreme-court-elections-so-expensive/
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23 days ago
But there are limits on how the money can be spent before the end of the year. And city staff warn that Madison’s budget issues aren’t over.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has the details.
www.wortfm.org/city-finance...
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City finance staff project $10.6 million surplus in 2025 budget - WORT-FM 89.9
But there are limits on how the money can be spent before the end of the year. And city staff warn that Madison's budget issues aren't over.
https://www.wortfm.org/city-finance-staff-project-10-6-million-surplus-in-2025-budget/
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24 days ago
Recent updates to the state’s “antiquated” Rule 113 could make it easier for renters to access solar energy, Clean Wisconsin’s Dr. Ciaran Gallagher tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
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Wisconsin Public Service Commission cuts solar power red tape - WORT-FM 89.9
Recent updates to the state’s “antiquated” Rule 113 could make it easier for renters to access solar energy, Dr. Ciaran Gallagher says.
https://www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-public-service-commission-cuts-solar-power-red-tape/
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about 1 month ago
Jamie Acton joins
@fayeparks.bsky.social
to weigh in on some of Metro Transit’s most pressing challenges and share a preview of what’s to come for Madison’s bus system.
www.wortfm.org/meet-jamie-a...
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Meet Jamie Acton, Metro Transit’s new general manager - WORT-FM 89.9
Acton weighs in on some of Metro Transit’s most pressing challenges and shares a preview of what’s to come for Madison’s bus system.
https://www.wortfm.org/meet-jamie-acton-metro-transits-new-general-manager/
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about 1 month ago
Both Pro-Life Wisconsin and Planned Parenthood support the extension,
@megomatz.bsky.social
tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, but conservative megadonors could be swaying Speaker Vos on the issue.
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Speaker Vos continues to block Medicaid extension for Wisconsin moms - WORT-FM 89.9
Both Pro-Life Wisconsin and Planned Parenthood support the extension, Megan O’Matz says, but conservative megadonors could be swaying Speaker Vos on the issue.
https://www.wortfm.org/speaker-vos-continues-to-block-medicaid-extension-for-wisconsin-moms/
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about 1 month ago
Joining
@fayeparks.bsky.social
this morning,
@baldwin.senate.gov
shared an update on the negotiations to pass an extension - and described her “gut feeling” that Trump will continue interfering with the full release of the Epstein files.
www.wortfm.org/congress-sea...
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Congress searching for compromise to extend ACA tax credits - WORT-FM 89.9
Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins WORT for an update on the bipartisan negotiations – and shares her “gut feeling” that Trump will interfere with the full release of the Epstein files.
https://www.wortfm.org/congress-searching-for-compromise-to-extend-aca-tax-credits/
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about 1 month ago
Stamping out the black market could be an uphill battle if the state’s tribes can’t secure partnerships with major online sportsbooks,
@henry-redman.bsky.social
tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-la...
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Wisconsin lawmakers fast-track bill to legalize online sports betting - WORT-FM 89.9
Stamping out the black market could be a challenge if the state’s tribes can’t secure partnerships with major online sportsbooks, Henry Redman says.
https://www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-lawmakers-fast-track-bill-to-legalize-online-sports-betting/
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about 1 month ago
The Police Civilian Oversight Board heard from the three finalists last week…and fielded accusations that they’d excluded the public from the hiring process.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has the details.
www.wortfm.org/madisons-int...
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Madison’s interim independent police monitor to be announced soon - WORT-FM 89.9
Three finalists presented their qualifications to the Police Civilian Oversight Board last week.
https://www.wortfm.org/madisons-interim-independent-police-monitor-to-be-announced-soon/
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about 1 month ago
The bills are part of a broader, conservative strategy to raise the specter of fraud and “scare people into restricting the ability to vote,” Common Cause Wisconsin’s Jay Heck tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
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Assembly Republicans advance election bills ahead of high-stakes midterm - WORT-FM 89.9
Proponents say the bills would help root out fraud. But Common Cause Wisconsin’s Jay Heck warns that they run the risk of widespread voter suppression.
https://www.wortfm.org/assembly-republicans-advance-election-bills-ahead-of-high-stakes-midterm/
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about 1 month ago
The settlement is a win for utility customers, the environment…and Alliant’s bottom line, Clean Wisconsin staff attorney Brett Korte tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
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Climate advocates celebrate Alliant Energy settlement - WORT-FM 89.9
The settlement is a win for utility customers, the environment…and Alliant’s bottom line, according to Clean Wisconsin staff attorney Brett Korte.
https://www.wortfm.org/climate-advocates-celebrate-alliant-energy-settlement/
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about 2 months ago
A self-described “lively voice in a sea of bland,” Tone has been covering local culture and politics since 2014.
@stinadale.bsky.social
joins
@fayeparks.bsky.social
to explain what would be lost if they can’t reach their fundraising goal.
www.wortfm.org/tone-madison...
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Tone Madison faces funding challenges - WORT-FM 89.9
A self-described “lively voice in a sea of bland,” the online publication has been covering local culture and politics for the last eleven years.
https://www.wortfm.org/tone-madison-faces-funding-challenges/
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about 2 months ago
Four years after a dozen women went public with allegations of grooming, the former drum corps instructor says he’s tried to make amends. But his accusers don’t see it that way,
@scottgordonwi.bsky.social
tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
www.wortfm.org/david-henzie...
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David Henzie-Skogen’s accusers still waiting for accountability, Tone Madison reports - WORT-FM 89.9
The grooming allegations leveled against the musician and former drum corps instructor first came to light in 2021 and span almost two decades.
https://www.wortfm.org/david-henzie-skogen-accountability/
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about 2 months ago
Jack Daly pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy in 2023. But his client list remains “almost a who’s who of Republican politics,”
@davelevinthal.com
tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
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“Scam PAC” fundraiser still making millions from Republican campaigns - WORT-FM 89.9
Jack Daly pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy in 2023. But his client list remains “almost a who’s who of Republican politics,” NOTUS’ Dave Levinthal says.
https://www.wortfm.org/scam-pac-fundraiser-still-making-millions-from-republican-campaigns/
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about 2 months ago
“The problem has been getting our government to take action,” Dane4Dogs’ Rebekah Robinson told
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, describing the years-long fight to shut down the breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds.
www.wortfm.org/animal-right...
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Animal rights activists celebrate Ridglan Farms settlement - WORT-FM 89.9
The breeding and research facility, which had as many as 3,200 dogs on site in recent years, has agreed to shut down most of its operations come July.
https://www.wortfm.org/animal-rights-activists-celebrate-ridglan-farms-settlement/
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about 2 months ago
The federal permits aren’t just premature,
@midwestadvocates.bsky.social
’s Rob Lee tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, they’re also hard to access and review thanks to the government shutdown.
www.wortfm.org/line-5s-fede...
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Line 5’s federal permits issued unlawfully, environmental advocates say - WORT-FM 89.9
The federal permits aren’t just premature, attorney Rob Lee says, they’re also hard to access and review thanks to the government shutdown.
https://www.wortfm.org/line-5s-federal-permits-issued-unlawfully-environmental-advocates-say/
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about 2 months ago
On top of the study’s flaws in both design and implementation, OIM data analyst Greg Gelembiuk tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, it also disregarded multiple directives from the city council.
www.wortfm.org/independent-...
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Independent monitor finds “severe flaws” in MPD’s body-cam pilot study - WORT-FM 89.9
On top of the study’s flaws in both design and implementation, Greg Gelembiuk says, it also disregarded multiple directives from the city council.
https://www.wortfm.org/independent-monitor-finds-severe-flaws-in-mpds-body-cam-pilot-study/
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about 2 months ago
The program, which has connected local seniors with volunteer opportunities for over fifty years, could lose upwards of $300,000 in federal grants.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has the details.
www.wortfm.org/rsvp-of-dane...
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RSVP of Dane County grapples with funding uncertainty - WORT-FM 89.9
The program, which has connected local seniors with volunteer opportunities for over fifty years, is at risk of losing more than $300,000 in federal grants.
https://www.wortfm.org/rsvp-of-dane-county-grapples-with-funding-uncertainty/
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about 2 months ago
“We’re not only trying to make a difference electorally, but we’re trying to make a difference in a way that matters a lot right now - which is everybody’s day to day life,”
@wisdems.org
Chair Devin Remiker tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
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WisDems Chair Devin Remiker on the road to 2026 - WORT-FM 89.9
Grassroots organizing and administering aid to working people are key in the party’s plan to expand progressive power next year, Remiker tells WORT.
https://www.wortfm.org/wisdems-chair-devin-remiker-on-the-road-to-2026/
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2 months ago
Leaders on the state Assembly’s GOAT committee rushed to schedule today’s informational hearing in response to a bombshell investigative report published last week in the Cap Times.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has more.
www.wortfm.org/gop-lawmaker...
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GOP lawmakers grill education officials on misconduct, grooming investigations - WORT-FM 89.9
Leaders on the state Assembly's GOAT committee rushed to schedule today’s informational hearing in response to a bombshell investigative report published last week in the Cap Times.
https://www.wortfm.org/gop-lawmakers-grill-education-officials-on-misconduct-grooming-investigations/
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2 months ago
The independent broadcast network has provided free, unedited coverage of state government proceedings since 2007. Co-founder Jon Henkes joined
@fayeparks.bsky.social
to explain what could be lost if they can’t reach their fundraising goal.
www.wortfm.org/wisconsineye...
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WisconsinEye faces funding challenges - WORT-FM 89.9
The independent broadcast network has provided free, unedited coverage of state government proceedings since 2007.
https://www.wortfm.org/wisconsineye-faces-funding-challenges/
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2 months ago
Insufficient funding, a rudimentary tracking system, and a licensing loophole hinder state education officials’ ability to hold wrongdoers accountable, investigative reporter Danielle DuClos tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
www.wortfm.org/dpi-shields-...
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DPI shields hundreds of teacher misconduct cases from the public, the Cap Times reports - WORT-FM 89.9
Insufficient resources and a licensing loophole, Danielle DuClos says, hinder state education officials’ ability to share information and hold wrong-doers accountable.
https://www.wortfm.org/dpi-shields-hundreds-of-teacher-misconduct-cases-from-the-public-the-cap-times-reports/
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2 months ago
The student seat, ALRC Chair Colin Barushok tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, represents a critical voice on alcohol policy and nightlife safety that could be lost if it isn’t codified in city ordinance.
www.wortfm.org/alcohol-lice...
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Alcohol License Review Committee urges city council to preserve student seat - WORT-FM 89.9
ALRC Chair Colin Barushok shares an overview of last week's vote and explains why the committee's support for the amended proposal is an example of "good governance."
https://www.wortfm.org/alcohol-license-review-committee-urges-city-council-to-preserve-student-seat/
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2 months ago
After Wisconsin saw a record number of educators leave their jobs in 2023, the statewide turnover rate is on the slow path to recovery. Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Mark Sommerhauser joins
@fayeparks.bsky.social
to outline the trends.
www.wortfm.org/wisconsins-t...
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Wisconsin’s teacher turnover rate sees “partial turnaround” - WORT-FM 89.9
After Wisconsin saw a record number of educators leave their jobs in 2023, the statewide turnover rate is on the slow path to recovery.
https://www.wortfm.org/wisconsins-teacher-turnover-rate-sees-partial-turnaround/
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2 months ago
Thousands of federal workers in the state could be impacted by the shutdown and critical workforce programs are running on fumes, DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek warned Thursday.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has the details.
www.wortfm.org/how-will-the...
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How will the government shutdown impact Wisconsin workers? - WORT-FM 89.9
Thousands of federal workers in the state could be affected and critical workforce programs are running on fumes, DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek warned Thursday.
https://www.wortfm.org/how-will-the-government-shutdown-impact-wisconsin-workers/
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2 months ago
The change would make primaries more competitive, encourage bipartisan cooperation, and allow voters to cast their ballots based on policy rather than party, Voters First WI’s Tracy Hunter tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
www.wortfm.org/election-ref...
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Election reform advocates call for Final Five voting in Wisconsin - WORT-FM 89.9
The change would make primaries more competitive and allow voters to cast their ballots based on policy rather than party, Tracy Hunter says.
https://www.wortfm.org/election-reform-advocates-call-for-final-five-voting-in-wisconsin/
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2 months ago
A resolution urging GHC to voluntarily recognize the union earned unanimous support from members of the cooperative at Monday’s special meeting.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
and Labor Radio’s Carol Weidel have more.
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GHC members side with employees, support unionization - WORT-FM 89.9
A resolution urging the board to disclose how much GHC has paid an anti-union law firm also earned members' unanimous support.
https://www.wortfm.org/ghc-members-side-with-employees-support-unionization/
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2 months ago
Job options are shrinking for creatives in the video game industry, freelance reporter Sarah Eichstadt tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, and many developers are turning to AI to improve efficiency and cut costs.
www.wortfm.org/video-game-d...
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Video game developers turn to AI in post-pandemic lull, the Cap Times reports - WORT-FM 89.9
Job options are shrinking for creatives in the video game industry, Sarah Eichstadt says, and many developers are turning to AI to improve efficiency and cut costs.
https://www.wortfm.org/video-game-developers-turn-to-ai-in-post-pandemic-lull-the-cap-times-reports/
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2 months ago
Party leaders traded barbs over policy priorities and scheduling in dueling press conferences this morning, ahead of the state Senate’s first floor session in over 90 days.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has more.
www.wortfm.org/state-senate...
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State Senate holds first floor session since July - WORT-FM 89.9
“Republicans in this Legislature are barely showing up to work,” Sen. Dora Drake said Tuesday morning.
https://www.wortfm.org/state-senate-holds-first-floor-session-since-july/
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2 months ago
If justices side with the lower court and dismiss the lawsuit, a property owners’ association in Menominee County won’t be able to enforce its restrictive covenants on tribal lands.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has the details.
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State Supreme Court considers boundaries of tribal sovereign immunity - WORT-FM 89.9
A property owners’ association in Menominee County won’t be able to enforce its restrictive covenants on tribal lands if justices dismiss the lawsuit.
https://www.wortfm.org/state-supreme-court-considers-boundaries-of-tribal-sovereign-immunity/
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3 months ago
One year after the headline-grabbing story in Stoughton, Margaret Shreiner of
@wisconsinwatch.org
tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, Wisconsin still has yet to strengthen the regulation of hemp-derived products.
www.wortfm.org/famous-yetis...
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Famous Yeti’s Pizza THC incident points to regulatory gray area, Wisconsin Watch reports - WORT-FM 89.9
One year after the headline-grabbing story in Stoughton, Margaret Shreiner tells WORT, Wisconsin still has yet to strengthen the regulation of hemp-derived products.
https://www.wortfm.org/famous-yetis-pizza-thc-incident-points-to-regulatory-gray-area-wisconsin-watch-reports/
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3 months ago
The ambitious project seeks to maintain the causeway’s aging infrastructure and address safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has more on what to expect.
www.wortfm.org/john-nolen-d...
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John Nolen Drive reconstruction kicks off Monday - WORT-FM 89.9
The ambitious project seeks to maintain the causeway’s aging infrastructure and address safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians.
https://www.wortfm.org/john-nolen-drive-reconstruction-kicks-off-monday/
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Madison education leaders have portrayed the 4K expansion as a win-win,
@eringretzinger.bsky.social
tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
, citing Wisconsin’s steep child care costs and the ability to attract more families to the district.
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MMSD expands 4K program to meet rising child care needs - WORT-FM 89.9
Madison education leaders have portrayed the 4K expansion as a key part of their strategy to attract families to the district, Erin Gretzinger tells WORT.
https://www.wortfm.org/mmsd-expands-4k-program-to-meet-rising-child-care-needs/
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If Congress fails to extend the tax credits that help millions of Americans afford Obamacare,
@pocan.house.gov
warned today, Wisconsin families and small businesses will suffer.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has more.
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Amid shutdown, Wisconsin Dems emphasize a wobbling health care system - WORT-FM 89.9
If Congress fails to renew the Affordable Care Act tax credits, U.S. Rep. Pocan warned Wednesday, Wisconsin families and small businesses will suffer.
https://www.wortfm.org/amid-shutdown-wisconsin-dems-emphasize-a-wobbling-health-care-system/
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The lawsuit risks replicating on the federal level a loophole in Wisconsin law that gives wealthy donors “an outsize voice in the political process,”
@lawfwd.bsky.social
’s Rachel Snyder tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
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Law Forward, Russ Feingold weigh in on federal campaign finance lawsuit - WORT-FM 89.9
The lawsuit risks replicating on the federal level a loophole in Wisconsin law that allows wealthy donors to flood high-profile races with cash, Rachel Snyder says.
https://www.wortfm.org/law-forward-russ-feingold-weigh-in-on-federal-campaign-finance-lawsuit/
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A hiring freeze, temporary wage cuts, and voluntary unpaid leave are among the cost-saving measures in County Executive Melissa Agard’s 2026 spending plan.
@fayeparks.bsky.social
has more.
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https://www.wortfm.org/dane-countys-2026-executive-budget-seeks-to-bridge-31-million-gap/
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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s pause on abortion services starts today. But a pair of bills state Democrats introduced this past week could help fill the gap, Rep. Lisa Subeck tells
@fayeparks.bsky.social
.
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Wisconsin Democrats seek to lift abortion restrictions - WORT-FM 89.9
Planned Parenthood WI’s pause on abortion services starts today. But a pair of bills introduced this past week could help fill the gap, Rep. Lisa Subeck tells WORT.
https://www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-democrats-seek-to-lift-abortion-restrictions/
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Rutabaga’s owner Darren Bush joined
@fayeparks.bsky.social
this week to share his plans for the future - and some advice for small businesses that are struggling to compete with online retailers.
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Ahead of closure, Rutabaga Paddlesports owner reflects on shifting retail landscape - WORT-FM 89.9
In a marketplace that increasingly serves online retailers, Darren Bush says, small businesses can use their "knowledge and passion” to stand out from the crowd.
https://www.wortfm.org/ahead-of-closure-rutabaga-paddlesports-owner-reflects-on-shifting-retail-landscape/
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Joining
@fayeparks.bsky.social
,
@wisconsinexaminer.com
’s Andrew Kennard shares what he learned about the proposed partnership in an interview last week with Palmyra’s interim police chief.
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ICE partnership comes with financial incentives, Palmyra police chief says - WORT-FM 89.9
The Wisconsin Examiner’s Andrew Kennard joins WORT to share what he learned about the proposed partnership after a recent interview with Palmyra’s interim police chief.
https://www.wortfm.org/ice-partnership-comes-with-financial-incentives-palmyra-police-chief-says/
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