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What to do if a large data center comes knocking? A Dane County committee has been tasked with ‘impartial fact-finding, researching, analyzing, and recommending the implications of data center development in Dane County.’ Their work will last through...

A new committee is looking to get ahead of data centers in Dane County. They're trying to make a roadmap for local communities, and their work will continue through 2026.

New from me in your favorite local newspaper, @isthmusmadison.bsky.social!

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There was a good number.

The crowd in Madison, as seen from the Capitol observation deck, for #nokings @civicmedia.us

Cranberry research needs to change in a changing environment A changing environment is causing a shift in cranberry research. The Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station is at the forefront.

A changing environment is causing a shift in cranberry research. The Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station, in Black River Falls, is at the forefront.

— @wfhr.com's Melissa Kaye for @civicmedia.us

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cranes just want to crane

Evers signs Wisconsin budget shortly after Legislature's approval - Civic Media Lawmakers passed the two-year budget in a late-night session after hours of speeches, framing compromise as imperfect but necessary.

While you were (probably) sleeping, Wisconsin passed a budget.

Story at @civicmedia.us with @chalipittman.bsky.social:
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Some surprise guests here at the Madison #NoKings rally: Sen. Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov calls in: "Wisconsin, you beat Musk. Together we're going to beat Donald Trump."

Then Rev. Sen. @warnock.senate.gov, speaking at the state Dems convention tonight, makes a stop.

For @civicmedia.us

The crowd size is estimated at 15,000, per @cityofmadison.bsky.social.

Speeches are underway at the State Capitol, with speakers bringing up Wisconsin examples: the Legislature on special education funding, the targeting of Judge Hannah Dugan, etc.

#NoKings for @civicmedia.us

A cloth Statue of Liberty

A cloth Statue of Liberty

A cloth Statue of Liberty towered over the crowd at the "Kick Out the Clowns" protest on Library Mall.

Holding the statue up from the inside is Reed, from Madison, who says he's here to fight against oppression, and especially against deportations.

#NoKings for @civicmedia.us

"In that hour, we don't just mock power. We don't just protest. We build power. We exercise power. We govern, and we keep us safe." - Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Executice Director of @womensmarch.com to the "Kick Out the Clowns" protest audience overflowing Library Mall. #NoKings for @civicmedia.us

Belated professional news! Today was my first day as News Director at @civicmedia.us. I'm excited to see how I can help this radio network grow. 🌱

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ends the Taxpayer Subsidization of Biased Media ENDING TAXPAYER SUBSIDIZATION OF BIASED MEDIA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order ending the taxpayer subsidization of National

Healthy democracies have well-funded, independent and healthy public media systems.

We have this ... www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...

Wisconsin nonprofits grapple with yet more federal funding cuts - WORT-FM 89.9 Wisconsin Humanities lost 85% of their funding overnight last week – the latest victim of DOGE’s sweeping cuts.

The last couple of weeks have brought on yet more federal funding cuts. Wisconsin nonprofits across a variety of sectors are struggling to stay afloat.

@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.

www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-no...

After Election Twist, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford Says She'll Accept Alder Seat - WORT-FM 89.9 One lingering question from last Tuesday's spring election has been answered. Madison Alder Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford will accept a second term on the Madison Common Council.

She unexpectedly won her re-election after suspending her campaign.

Today, @dinaninaxo.bsky.social said she's made the decision to return as District 15 alder. It came with caveats.

— for @wortnews.bsky.social

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A paper mache Elon Musk at the State Capitol today during the #HandsOff rally.

The artists behind the puppet have been taking it to outside Tesla showrooms, and around downtown Madison ahead of the spring election.

For that, they added a smaller puppet of Brad Schimel.

Election Day Special with Eve Galanter of the Civics Games - WORT-FM 89.9 It’s the Spring Primary and we’re talking about the importance of civics knowledge and public participation with Eve Galanter.

🎙 Catch up on our Spring Election coverage featuring Wisconsin Civics Games founder, Eve Galanter and @chalipittman.bsky.social. They talk about this year's competition and a new bill that would change civics education requirements in the state.

Listen here: www.wortfm.org/election-day...

From the archives: Rainbow Bookstore closing its doors Celebrating Tone Madison's 10th anniversary with some highlights from the past decade.

Reviving "from the archives" for 2025, in celebrating Tone Madison's 10th anniversary, our film section editor @nothingunfinished.bsky.social reflects on @chalipittman.bsky.social's 2016 reporting on the troubles at and eventual closure of Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative (formerly at 426 W. Gilman).

Voter #83 around 9:30 a.m. at my polling place, an elementary school).

Have you voted... yet?

The Future of Labor Organizing with Dan Kaufman - WORT-FM 89.9 Dan Kaufman joins guest host Chali Pittman today to discuss Jennifer Abruzzo’s legacy, Elon Musk, and the future of the NLRB.

🎙️On today's show we learn about Jennifer Abruzzo's legacy at the NLRB with Dan Kaufman and @chalipittman.bsky.social.

Listen here: www.wortfm.org/the-future-o...

Several hundred at least.

Signs from today's protest in Madison against Project 2025, Elon Musk, and the Trump Administration.

It's part of a nationwide action to have 50 rallies in all 50 states on the same day. #50501

‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens MADISON, WI—In the hours following a violent rampage in Wisconsin in which a lone attacker killed at least two individuals and injured six others, citizens living in the only country where this kind o...

The 39th time we've had to post this, and this time about The Onion's original hometown.

NEW: The UW paid at least $51 million dollars to Huron consultants in a four year period — a figure one labor leader calls"astronomical."

@wortnews.bsky.social took one year to report this story, and @saragabler.bsky.social spent hours analyzing open records ➡️ www.wortfm.org/uw-system-sp...

It's been years since I recombobulated @danshafer.bsky.social

West High Civics Club Spurs Proposal To Lower Voting Age - WORT-FM 89.9 Lowering the voting age isn't a new idea. But students in the civics club at Madison West High School are following a national trend to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in school board elect...

More than five decades after the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, youth voting advocates are pushing to lower the voting age even further.

@chalipittman.bsky.social has the story.

www.wortfm.org/west-high-sc...

Handcrafted news right here. No corporate oligarchs calling the shots.

Window washers wave while dangling

A view of the construction of the new Wisconsin History Center

Good morning from the Capitol Square

this feels too swanky for reporters. maybe we should turn it into a book club. I'm reading about fish hearing, what of it? 🐟