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Breaking news and feature stories straight from the WORT News team’s underground lair in Madison, Wisconsin. New episodes every Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM. Also available live on 89.9 FM from 6:00-7:00 PM and online anytime at WORTFM.org.
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"We should be banning hunger, and not banning books:" State Democrats are proposing funding for universal, no-cost school lunches
Here's your local news for Monday, November 6, 2023:
- We attend the press conference to announce the Healthy Meals for All Act - legislation...
“I always say that those who are closest to the issues are closest to the solutions:" Today, Democratic lawmakers announced a bill package looking to improve inmates' living conditions across the state
Here's your local news for Thursday, November 2, 2023:
- We give the rundown on a "conditions of confinement" bill package that Democratic...
"We can [...] build a roadmap, so to speak:" MOSES' Community Organizer proposes systemic change as the Waupun Prison lockdown reaches its seventh month
Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 1, 2023:
- We give a behind-the-scenes look at our station's operations,
- Hear from a...
"[We] want to see this place protected for generations to come:" Environmental groups are criticizing Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources after they approve an exploratory drilling plan in northeast Minnesota
Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 31, 2023:
- We investigate the DNR-approved exploratory drilling plan near Birch Lake, which is...
"Very few states allow the candidates to skip around like we do:" State Republican lawmakers propose a 'sore loser' law to prevent failed primary candidates from moving forward as write-ins
Here's your local news for Monday, October 30, 2023:
- We investigate a bill that would prevent failed primary candidates from moving forward...
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