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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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The Transportation Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to study four intersections that may soon get new traffic lights. Reporter Maria Segura has more.
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City transportation leaders take up this year’s traffic signal priority list - WORT-FM 89.9
The Transportation Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to study four intersections that may soon get new traffic lights.
https://www.wortfm.org/city-transportation-leaders-take-up-this-years-traffic-signal-priority-list/
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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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The nonprofit is asking for community support after weathering federal funding cuts earlier this year. Reporter Whittaker Peters sat down with Executive Director Robin Ryan to learn more about their citizenship and literacy classes.
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Literacy Network sets 10,000 dollar goal for Giving Tuesday - WORT-FM 89.9
The nonprofit is asking for community support after weathering federal funding cuts earlier this year.
https://www.wortfm.org/literacy-network-sets-10000-dollar-goal-for-giving-tuesday/
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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.
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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/
3 days ago
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Local union workers joined the nationwide strike on Black Friday, urging customers to boycott Starbucks until the company agrees to negotiate a fair contract. Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has the story.
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Madison Area Starbucks Employees Join Black Friday Picket Line - WORT-FM 89.9
“We’re on strike because the company has refused to come to the table in good faith and negotiate a contract," union member Joanna Weir told WORT.
https://www.wortfm.org/madison-area-starbucks-employees-join-black-friday-picket-line/
4 days ago
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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/
4 days ago
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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.
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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/
10 days ago
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The state’s major energy providers say that data centers could actually bring down costs for the average utility user. But consumer advocates are skeptical. Reporter Whittaker Peters has the story.
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Data center debate continues - WORT-FM 89.9
Stakeholders on both sides of the issue joined a luncheon Tuesday hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council.
https://www.wortfm.org/data-center-debate-continues/
10 days ago
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In nearly an hour of public comment Monday evening, teachers urged the Madison School Board to take action and fairly compensate the district’s most experienced educators. Reporter Sofia Tanski has more.
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Madison Teachers Speak Out Against Salary Compression - WORT-FM 89.9
17 people registered to speak about fair pay for teachers at Madison’s Board of Education meeting last night.
https://www.wortfm.org/madison-teachers-speak-out-against-salary-compression/
10 days ago
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One month after Governor Evers signed a bill restricting the use of cellphones in Wisconsin schools, experts warn that distraction in the classroom isn’t the only hazard in the digital age. Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has more.
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Students, Mental Health Specialists Weigh Impacts of Cellphone Use - WORT-FM 89.9
The newly-formed Speaker's Task Force on Protecting Kids took up the issue in an informational hearing last Thursday.
https://www.wortfm.org/students-mental-health-specialists-weigh-impacts-of-cellphone-use/
11 days ago
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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/
11 days ago
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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.
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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/
15 days ago
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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
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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/
17 days ago
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The Republican-authored bills focused on the definition of abortion and the governor’s 400-year veto are a distraction from the real issues impacting Wisconsinites, Democrats said today. Reporter Whittaker Peters has the story.
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State lawmakers hold dueling press conferences ahead of Senate floor session - WORT-FM 89.9
The Republican-authored bills focused on the definition of abortion and the governor's 400-year veto are a distraction from the real issues, Democrats say.
https://www.wortfm.org/state-lawmakers-hold-dueling-press-conferences-ahead-of-senate-floor-session/
17 days ago
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On top of the heavier burden on UW System faculty, the Cap Times’ Becky Jacobs tells reporter Gabriel Gibbons, the changes could also raise constitutional concerns.
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Wisconsin Legislature's New Teaching Demands Overwhelm UW Educators - WORT-FM 89.9
On top of the heavier burden on UW System faculty, Cap Times reporter Becky Jacobs says, the plan also raises constitutional concerns.
https://www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-legislatures-new-teaching-demands-overwhelm-uw-educators/
18 days ago
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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.
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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/
18 days ago
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The tax credits that help millions of Americans afford their health care are expiring at the end of this year.
@baldwin.senate.gov
says she’s in talks with her colleagues across the aisle to work on an extension bill. Reporter Maria Segura has the story.
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The fight for affordable health care isn’t over, Senator Baldwin says - WORT-FM 89.9
More than 22 million Americans rely on the Affordable Care Act tax credits that are set to expire at the end of this year.
https://www.wortfm.org/the-fight-for-affordable-health-care-isnt-over-senator-baldwin-says/
22 days ago
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The city council rejected Tuesday a last-minute floor amendment that would have defunded Madison’s independent police monitor, calling the proposal a “political stunt.” Reporter Tarje Skjefstad has more.
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Madison alders debate police oversight funding ahead of budget vote - WORT-FM 89.9
A last-minute floor amendment that would have defunded the independent police monitor was soundly rejected in a 17-3 vote
https://www.wortfm.org/madison-alders-debate-police-oversight-funding-ahead-of-budget-vote/
23 days ago
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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/
23 days ago
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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/
24 days ago
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In a near-unanimous vote, the Verona city council decided not to renew its contracts with the technology company, which has come under scrutiny due to data privacy concerns. Reporter Sofia Tanski has the details.
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Verona Common Council Votes Against Flock Camera Contract Extension - WORT-FM 89.9
The technology company has come under increasing scrutiny due to data privacy concerns.
https://www.wortfm.org/verona-common-council-votes-against-flock-camera-contract-extension/
24 days ago
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If signed into law, the bill would cap energy costs for Wisconsinites at 2 percent of their household income. Reporter Whittaker Peters has more.
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State Democrats propose cap on utility rates - WORT-FM 89.9
If signed into law, the bill would cap energy costs for Wisconsinites at 2 percent of their household income.
https://www.wortfm.org/state-democrats-propose-cap-on-utility-rates/
24 days ago
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Each of the nearly 1,500 ribbons on display outside the Doyle Administration Building represent a child experiencing housing insecurity in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has the story.
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MMSD Raises Awareness About Student Homelessness - WORT-FM 89.9
Each of the nearly 1,500 ribbons on display outside the Doyle Administration Building represent a child in the district experiencing housing insecurity.
https://www.wortfm.org/mmsd-raises-awareness-about-student-homelessness/
25 days ago
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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.
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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/
25 days ago
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The amended proposal, which heads next to County Executive Agard for approval, would carry over the structural deficit and set up another tough budgeting year down the line. Reporter Maria Segura has more.
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Dane County supervisors approve much-debated 2026 budget - WORT-FM 89.9
The amended spending plan heads next to County Executive Agard for approval.
https://www.wortfm.org/dane-county-supervisors-approve-much-debated-2026-budget/
29 days ago
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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
.
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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/
29 days ago
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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/
about 1 month ago
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Underly announced her plan to strengthen student safety ahead of today’s hearing, where lawmakers pressed for more details on her department’s handling of teacher sexual misconduct and grooming. Reporter Sofia Tanski has the latest.
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Superintendent Underly Joins Hearing On Teacher Sexual Misconduct - WORT-FM 89.9
"Some have chosen to use this deeply sensitive issue to score political points," Underly said Tuesday. "That doesn’t protect children."
https://www.wortfm.org/superintendent-underly-joins-hearing-on-teacher-sexual-misconduct/
about 1 month ago
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“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.
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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/
about 1 month ago
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Responding to public pushback, the amended spending plan county finance leaders approved last week includes a more modest reduction in funding for local nonprofits. Reporter Whittaker Peters has more.
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Dane County leaders tout “compromise” budget for 2026 - WORT-FM 89.9
The amended spending plan walks back on an initial proposal that would have reduced funding for local nonprofits by 4%.
https://www.wortfm.org/dane-county-leaders-tout-compromise-budget-for-2026/
about 1 month ago
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While they’re doing their best to meet rising demand, Dane County food pantries warn that their resources can only go so far. Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has the story.
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Local Food Pantries Feel the Pressure of SNAP Stoppage - WORT-FM 89.9
Goodman Community Center tells WORT that their pantry saw a 40% uptick in usage last week.
https://www.wortfm.org/local-food-pantries-feel-the-pressure-of-snap-stoppage/
about 1 month ago
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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.
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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/
about 1 month ago
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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.
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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/
about 1 month ago
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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.
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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/
about 1 month ago
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“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/
about 1 month ago
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The budget amendment finance leaders rejected Monday would have made the office’s data analyst a full-time role. Local activist Amelia Royko Maurer joined reporter Sofia Tanski to share her take on the rejection.
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Office Of The Independent Monitor Denied Additional Funding - WORT-FM 89.9
The additional funding would have made the OIM's data analyst a full-time position.
https://www.wortfm.org/office-of-the-independent-monitor-denied-additional-funding/
about 1 month ago
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The funding, which the commission only agreed to release after some back and forth yesterday with the governor, will get the ball rolling on a long-awaited plan to revamp Wisconsin’s prisons. Reporter Whittaker Peters has the story.
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State Building Commission Releases Funding for Department of Corrections - WORT-FM 89.9
The commission approved funding for the governor's proposal to get the ball rolling on a long-awaited plan to revamp Wisconsin's prisons.
https://www.wortfm.org/state-building-commission-releases-funding-for-department-of-corrections/
about 1 month ago
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The outlook is rosier thanks to last year’s tax referendum. But that levy may only be a temporary fix, Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Tyler Byrnes tells reporter Gabriel Gibbons.
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Madison’s 2026 Budget Shows Promise Compared to Recent Years - WORT-FM 89.9
But last year's levy may only be a temporary fix to a larger gap under the budget's surface, Wisconsin Policy Forum's Tyler Byrnes says.
https://www.wortfm.org/wisconsins-2026-budget-shows-promise-compared-to-recent-years/
about 1 month ago
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Madison residents at last week’s public feedback session backed the expansion of mixed-use development, improved pedestrian safety, and major highway updates. Reporter Sofia Tanski has more.
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Southeast Area Plan Looks To Prioritize Transit And Mixed-Use Development - WORT-FM 89.9
The plan is part of the city’s efforts to make development more equitable, dividing the city into 12 geographic areas and individual plans that will be revisited every 10 years.
https://www.wortfm.org/southeast-area-plan-looks-to-prioritize-transit-and-mixed-use-development/
about 1 month ago
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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.
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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/
about 1 month ago
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With new organization Shelter Friends of Dane County at the helm, the goal is to raise enough money to follow through on the vision of 24/7 service at Bartillon Shelter. Reporter Maria Segura has the story.
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Fundraising campaign for new men’s shelter officially kicks off - WORT-FM 89.9
With new organization Shelter Friends of Dane County at the helm, the goal is to raise enough donations to follow through on the vision of 24/7 service at Bartillon shelter.
https://www.wortfm.org/fundraising-campaign-for-new-mens-shelter-officially-kicks-off/
about 1 month ago
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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.
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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/
about 1 month ago
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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
.
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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/
about 2 months ago
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The funding cuts in Dane County’s 2026 executive budget, local nonprofits warned Monday, could interrupt the services that vulnerable residents rely on for support. Reporter Whittaker Peters has the story.
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Dane County supervisors face strong opposition to budget cuts - WORT-FM 89.9
A cut to their county funding, local nonprofits warned Monday, could interrupt the critical services that vulnerable residents rely on.
https://www.wortfm.org/dane-county-supervisors-face-strong-opposition-to-budget-cuts/
about 2 months ago
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A presentation Thursday on the Urban Design Commission’s code updates soon turned to a broader discussion on the need for clear development guidelines. Reporter Gabriel Gibbons has more.
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City Commissions Weigh Different Approaches to Development - WORT-FM 89.9
What began Thursday as a presentation on the Urban Design Commission's code updates soon turned to a broader discussion on the need for clearer development guidelines.
https://www.wortfm.org/city-commissions-weigh-different-approaches-to-development/
about 2 months ago
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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.
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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/
about 2 months ago
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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.
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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/
about 2 months ago
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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.
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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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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
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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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