To the dismay of his Republican colleagues at the Wisconsin State Capitol, Governor Tony Evers used his powerful partial veto powers to greatly reduce the proposed tax cut for the […]
Joan Ellis Beglinger on Running as an Independent for Governor
The WORT Local News kicks off it’s coverage of the 2022 Fall Election with an interview with Joan Ellis Beglinger. An independent candidate for governor, Beglinger spoke with WORT Producer […]
Kelda Roys: Mother & Candidate for Wisconsin Governor
In a crowded field of contenders for the Wisconsin Democratic Governor’s race, one candidate hopes to stand out as what she calls the “next generation of leaders” in the state. […]
Tony Evers’ Gubernatorial Bid
Carousel Bayrd speaks with gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers, who has been Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction since 2009. He’s running against more than a dozen candidates in the Democratic […]
The Anticipated Mike McCabe Run for Wisconsin Governor?
WORT listeners know Mike McCabe as the voice of Democracy Checkup, airing every week right here on 89.9FM. But after receiving hundreds of letters urging him to toss his hat […]
Walker's Health Care Plan Eliminates Pre-Existing Condition Prote...
MADISON (WORT) — On Tuesday, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker introduced his plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act as part of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Walker’s calling it the Day One Patient Freedom Plan.