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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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“Under these maps, it’s more likely that each party will win a majority of legislative seats when they win the majority of their votes. Common sense:" Earlier today, Governor Evers signed a redistricting bill into law

Posted February 19, 2024 • 00:49:22

Here's your local news for Monday, February 19, 2024:

We get a democracy advocate's perspective on Wisconsin's new voting maps - signed into...

"I don’t want to send [city staff] a signal that you all are not comfortable with:" Madison's Common Council and the mayor are planning ahead for next year's budget - with a serious deficit on the horizon

Posted February 15, 2024 • 00:49:16

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 15, 2024:

We get the details on Tuesday's Common Council meeting - and Madison's looming budgetary...

“It was really helpful to quantify how bad things were - and how much they’ve been improving over time:" A new website is tracking Madison bus delays - and making that record available to the public

Posted February 14, 2024 • 00:49:37

Here's your local news for Wednesday, February 14, 2024:

We correct yesterday's reporting on MMSD's Superintendent search,
Investigate...

“We’re still not where we want to be:" Madison's school board has delayed their decision in the search for the district's next superintendent

Posted February 13, 2024 • 00:47:56

Here's your local news for Tuesday, February 13, 2024:

We learn why Madison's school board has delayed their decision on the next superintendent,
Check...

"One thing that connects the Democrats and the Republicans is their shared use of a hyper-militarized police force to keep poor and working people in line:" On Saturday, a coalition of leftist, labor and advocacy groups rallied on the Library Mall

Posted February 12, 2024 • 00:49:31

Here's your local news for Monday, February 12, 2024:

We attend a Madison rally against hate,
Celebrate the city's first-ever Korean...