WORT 89.9FM Madison · New legislation would remove felonies for some marijuana possession Wisconsin legislators are circulating a bipartisan bill to remove the felony conviction for some marijuana possession. Essentially, the proposed legislation would effectively standardize a patchwork of marijuana laws in Wisconsin. In some communities, like Madison, the legislation would lead to dramatic increase […]
Cannabis Expo coming to Madison
On the first Saturday in December, the Alliant Energy Center will see an influx of cannabis enthusiasts. No, The Grateful Dead is not coming to Madison… It’s the Wisconsin Cannabis Expo — a one-day event with CBD and Hemp vendors, along with speakers and workshops about the blooming industry. For more, WORT reporter Jade Iseri-Ramos […]
East High School Students Walk Out Over Alleged Assault
WORT 89.9FM Madison · Madison East High School Students Stage a Walkout Today, as rain began to fall, a few hundred East High School students walked out of their third period class and gathered on the front steps. Most were wearing red or pink to show solidarity with a sexual assault victim. The students gathered […]
Midwives’ uncertain fate at SSM Health
Update: SSM Health announced on 10/7 that they will not be ending the midwifery program. Late last week, SSM Health leaders decided to end their midwifery program at the end of 2021. The Cap Times reports that leaders cited low demand for in-house midwives, and said they would provide access to midwife services through community […]
Republic Senate Pass Anti-Abortion “Born Alive” Bill
Yesterday, Wisconsin’s Republican-held Senate passed a bill that could result in steep punishments for abortion providers. Under the legislation, in the rare case that a baby is born as a result of a failed abortion, the medical team must provide lifesaving care. Democrats say that’s already required by law. Wisconsin’s Republicans are once again championing […]
City Redistricting Pushback: UW-Madison Students
All of Madison’s alder districts need to have roughly the same population size. City staff and the Redistricting Committee armed with new census data are trying to make that happen. However, Alder Julia Bennett (district 8) is concerned that the proposed changes will crack the vote of UW-Madison students. The eighth alder district houses many UW-Madison […]
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