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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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Here's your local news for Monday, December 15, 2025:

• We outline the recent back and forth over a proposal to build a new harm reduction clinic on Madison's far east side,

• Explain how Trump's $12 billion federal aid package leaves small, special... more

Here's your local news for Thursday, December 11, 2025:

• We hear state Democrats' pitch to support Wisconsin farmers and protect agricultural lands from development,

• Outline some of the most pressing challenges in the state's rural school distric... more

Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 10, 2025:

• We share the details on a pair of housing-focused ordinances approved at Tuesday's city council meeting,

• Find out why Midwest Environmental Advocates has filed an open records lawsuit agai... more

Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 9, 2025:

• We get the details on a bill that would guarantee Wisconsin workers up to 14 weeks of paid family and medical leave,

• Outline key findings in UWPD records obtained by Tone Madison, nearly two ... more

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Tracy Burton
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Episode: The fight for affordable health care isn't over, Senator Baldwin says
Jay Heck
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Episode: Madison alders debate police oversight funding ahead of budget vote
Jenny Keister
Elementary teacher lead for MMSD's Transition Education Program
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Episode: MMSD raises awareness about student homelessness
Cailin France
Social worker at Mendota Elementary
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Episode: MMSD raises awareness about student homelessness
Dave Leventhal
Contributing editor at Notice
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Episode: “Scam PAC” fundraiser still making millions from Republican campaigns
Canary Davis
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Episode: RSVP of Dane County grapples with funding uncertainty

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • 2.27.25

    Too bad tammy baldwin’s little teeny soft spoken make no waves in the senate and confront the republicans/trump going after social security and more. remember many moons ago when Baldwin was considered a progressive? well, wake up because tammy baldwin is no longer a progressive and has become the worst kind of dem, a centrist ugh! now, esp now, we don’t have time for that we need a loud in your face take no prisoners democrat. we need a whole senate & house filled with dems who will put on thei... more

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Environmental law firm sues PSC for data center energy use records
Q: How did we get to the lawsuit against the Public Service Commission?
Midwest Environmental Advocates requested records on energy demand from the PSC, and after being denied, chose to file a lawsuit for this essential information.
Speaker Vos continues to block Medicaid extension for Wisconsin moms
Q: How many Wisconsinites are slipping through the cracks in the current system?
Each month, approximately 700 women lose their Medicaid coverage after 60 days, and finding alternative insurance can be challenging for many new mothers.
Speaker Vos continues to block Medicaid extension for Wisconsin moms
Q: What are the current protections for postpartum care in Wisconsin?
Postpartum care under Medicaid currently lasts for 60 days, and there has been a push to extend it to one year, aligning Wisconsin with 48 other states.
Congress searching for compromise on ACA tax credits, Senator Baldwin says
Q: Are you exploring any areas of compromise on what the extension would look like to secure Republican votes in Congress?
Yes, Senator Baldwin is in communication with Republican colleagues to identify specific policy concerns regarding the tax credits, suggesting a willingness to negotiate to gain support.
Congress searching for compromise on ACA tax credits, Senator Baldwin says
Q: Do you see any signs that they're willing to work with Democrats on this issue?
Senator Baldwin notes that some Republican colleagues worry about the effect of expiring tax credits on their constituents, indicating potential engagement on the issue.

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