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Anti-LGBTQ Language In State Statutes

Posted June 26, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Monday, June 26.

  • Protestors in Sauk Prairie call for the return of abortion access on the one-year anniversary...

Saturday Marks One Year Since Dobbs Decision

Posted June 22, 202300:48:30

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 22.

  • The shared revenue bill signed this week will help local communities, even if work still...

City Celebrates Make Music Madison

Posted June 21, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Wednesday, June 21.

  •  The Common Council votes to essentially block a proposed student housing development...

County Board Designates Dane County Sanctuary For Trans People Amid Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric

Posted June 19, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Monday, June 19. Happy Juneteenth!

  • The County Board vote to declare Dane County a sanctuary for trans and...

County to Vote on Designating Dane County Sanctuary for Trans and Nonbinary Individuals

Posted June 15, 2023

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, June 15.

  • The legislature passes their shared revenue bill, sending more money to local governments...