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WORT FM Seeks Technical Director

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WORT 89.9 FM is Hiring a Technology and Facilities Maintenance Director The Technology & Facilities Maintenance Director is responsible for supporting the technical and facilities needs of this radio station. The position requires accountability for the uninterrupted broadcast and digital operations of the station, as well as for our physical plant and IT. This is […]

Michigan Reporter Discusses Their Lame Duck Session

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Wisconsin wasn’t alone in terms of last minute, lame duck madness this week. Michigan also saw Republican legislators move to take power from newly elected Democrats before inauguration day. Nina Kravinsky explored the similarities and differences between the two sessions with Michigan Public Radio Network Capitol reporter Cheyna Roth.

Statehouse Reporter Explains Late-Night Deal Making, Special Session B...

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Lawmakers pulled an all nighter last night. But by 8:00 am, they had passed sweeping changes to the governor and attorney general’s power before Democrats take over the positions on January 7. Governor Scott Walker now has until then to sign the bills. The move alarmed Democrats and onlookers from across the country. Many of […]

Republicans Pass Key Healthcare Changes In Extraordinary Session

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Will Kenneally contributed to this report One of the measures codifies work requirements for childless adults to qualify for BadgerCare — the state’s medicaid program. That’s a rule that president Donald Trump’s administration approved in October. This puts the plan into law, meaning Governor-elect Tony Evers won’t be able to easily remove it. Many Republicans […]

GOP Lame-Duck Bills Draw Protest at State Capitol

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The GOP lame-duck measures drew hundreds of protesters to the Wisconsin State Capitol last night and more today. For some, it was their first-ever political protest, while for others it evoked the historic Act 10 demonstrations in 20-11. Protesters returned today as lawmakers convened for sessions that could go until midnight or beyond. Some even […]