A new package of bills was introduced for the state legislature last week, which looks to address unfair housing practices. The package, introduced by Representative Jimmy Anderson of Fitchburg, Representative Francesca Hong of Madison, and Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde of Milwaukee, aims to protect Wisconsin tenants from unfair practices. The first bill would allow tenants […]
Koreen’s Law looks to end practice of “white bagging” by insuran...
A practice known as “white bagging,” in which health insurance companies require certain medications to be purchased through specialty pharmacies, has been growing across Wisconsin. A recent survey by health care consulting firm Vizient Inc found that 83% of hospitals that had these medications delivered said the medications did not arrive on time, and 66% […]
Madison Plan Commission cuts red tape for “granny flats”
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are small housing units built on the same property of an existing home. The small flats are also called “granny flats” or “backyard cottages,” and are only allowed on properties that have a single-family home. Now, City of Madison leaders are looking to cut red tape – changing zoning requirements […]
Bill Schaefer explains the Greater Madison MPO, and what they do for t...
The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization, or MPO, recently announced several projects to help fund transportation roadways around the Madison area. WORT decided to talk with them about who they are, and what they do for the city. Photo courtesy : Jamie Street / UNSPLASH Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local […]
Bridging the Gap: TikTok Privacy
TikTok recently settled a class action lawsuit with 92 million dollars. The lawsuit was initially posed due to concerns about TikTok’s privacy policies. However, this wasn’t the first time TikTok faced issues regarding its privacy notices. In this week’s edition of “Bridging the Gap,” producer Teresa Yen discusses TikTok’s privacy scandals, and how it affects […]
Harvard Law Professor Ron Sullivan on the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
Friday afternoon, the jury in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse came back to deliver the final verdict, not guilty. WORT Assistant News Director Nate Wegehaupt is joined by Harvard Law Professor Ron Sullivan to discuss the verdict, and the parallels to other cases here in Wisconsin. Photo courtesy : Tingey Injury Law Firm / UNSPLASH […]
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