A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds a record number of ballot referendums passed in the November election. There were more than 250 referendum questions on ballots across […]
School funding takes center stage in Jill Underly’s State of Educati...
State Superintendent Jill Underly took office earlier this spring, as COVID cases were on the decline and the potential for a semi-normal fall semester seemed possible. Now, as the state […]
Digging into Madison’s Advisory Referenda on Alders
Madison’s Task Force on Government Structure wrote in their final report that “the city’s current government structure is an impediment to full participation and representation and, therefore, that the city’s […]
Innovations in Democracy, Part 2: Citizen Referenda
Welcome to the second installment of WORT’s Innovations in Democracy series. In this three-part series, we’ll be talking to global experts to explore new ways of using digital technology to […]
Know Your Ballot: Investing in Madison Public Schools
As the general election approaches, remember to vote down-ballot! On today’s show, we provide context and information about two referenda on the November 3 ballot to support Madison Metropolitan School […]
Back-to-School 2020: A Virtual Start and Two Referenda
It’s that time of year again: back to school! But things are looking pretty different this year, with Madison schools slated for an all-virtual start. First up today, we discuss […]
