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City Of Madison Prepares To Absorb Town Of Madison

Posted June 4, 202100:52:26

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, June 3rd, 2021: Critical race theory enters the Wisconsin legislature, some local residents plan to be annexed,...

Governor Evers Floats New Pride Proposals, Priorities

Posted June 2, 202100:51:36

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, June 1st, 2021: Governor Evers announces new LGBTQ policies, Dane County moves to extend remote work for its...

The intersection of Pokémon and speculative investing

Posted May 28, 202100:50:47

Here's your WORT Local News for Thursday, May 27th, 2021: Wisconsin’s lawmakers consider police reform legislation, Madison’s students rally to...

Protesters Rally Against Legislation Barring Transgender Students From Sports

Posted May 27, 202100:50:12

Here's your WORT Local News for Wednesday, May 26th, 2021: Lawmakers weigh legislation to bar trans girls from school sports, Madison continues to...

Republican lawmakers reject Badgercare expansion

Posted May 26, 202100:48:44

Here's your WORT Local News for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021: Republican state legislators shut down yet another special session, protesters demand the...