Steven Potter

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The politics of remote work and Wisconsin state employees

My latest for @pbswisconsin.bsky.social

More heat, more humidity, more rain, more floods, more tornadoes — and more bad air After torrential rain caused disastrous flooding, wildfires in Canada fed a surge of air quality alerts, and temperatures stayed hotter longer, Wisconsin weather during the summer of 2025 has been ...

Meteorologists and climate scientists tracking Wisconsin's weather point to the trends of hotter nights, higher humidity, extreme rainstorms, more tornadoes and smoky air as standing out over the course of the 2025 summer season, reports @iamstevenpotter.bsky.social.

My latest piece for Milwaukee Magazine is about audio engineer extraordinaire Trace Ellington.

In it, we delve into his musical history, background and beginnings and how he's using all of that to help local artists today.

Check it out in the magazine or find it online soon.

My latest for @pbswisconsin.bsky.social was a difficult one.

Me omw to therapy

Spider-Man saying "What a great day!"

Why special education is a focus of Wisconsin's 2025 budget School funding generates high-profile debates over the state budget, and in the 2025 cycle, there's a push to increase the amount school districts get to cover the cost of special ...

School districts in Wisconsin are struggling to keep up with special education costs and parents of students with disabilities are pushing lawmakers to increase funding in the 2025-27 state budget.

By Steven Potter | Here & Now

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Judge Chris Taylor

Former state lawmaker and current Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor just announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Taylor, who will add to the court's liberal majority if elected, will face off against conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley in a Spring 2026 election.

Bike ride map through Madison, WI

Bike ride home from doc appt

Martin O'Malley on the future of Social Security under Trump Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley discusses actions taken toward the Social Security system by the Trump administration amid continuing questions about its funding in coming years.

There's a lot of fear and confusion over changes being made at the agency in charge of Social Security.

I interviewed the former commissioner of the Social Security Administration about it -- he's not happy or hopeful.

#SocialSecurity
#DOGE #SSI

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A decade ago, my son drew me

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.

IMPORTANT

(via @apnews.com, obvi)

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I own many fans

YouTube video by PBS Wisconsin Dr. Jill Underly, Brittany Kinser on K-12 transgender policy | Here & Now

This clip is blowing up on our website. Seems important.

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YouTube video by PBS Wisconsin Why Wisconsin's 2025 schools superintendent election matters | Here & Now

Here's me talking about the election for state superintendent of public schools

Vote April 1

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Why Wisconsin's 2025 schools superintendent election matters 'We need to make sure kids can read, write and do math,' said Brittany Kinser. 'We all want the same thing — we want strong schools,' Dr. Jill Underly said. ...

WISCONSIN VOTERS:

There are TWO statewide races on your spring election ballot -- including the race for state superintendent of public instruction.

Here's my latest for PBS Wisconsin News where I spoke to challenger Brittany Kinser and incumbent Jill Underly.

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I don't care about spoilers for the last episode of #Severance because I have no idea what's going on this season

Dr. Jill Underly, Brittany Kinser on the Dept. of Education Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction 2025 challenger Brittany Kinser and incumbent Dr. Jill Underly discuss the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and its funding for the state.

President Trump just signed an executive order to dismantle the federal Education Department.

I recently asked the the two candidates for superintendent of the Wisconsin school system what that could mean for the state.

Here's what they said:

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The urge to leave the family group text is so strong

Don't even say anything, just go

Update from this morning:

Facts of Life Danny Madden · New Jack City (Music from the Motion Picture) · Song · 1991

Keep them windows down, volume up

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I Like It DeBarge · Rhythm Of The Night Hit Pac · Song · 2008

Windows down, volume up

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He makes it easy

The kid said he wanted to play soccer.
I said no because I was tired.

Then, I changed my mind -- and I loved every minute.

Also, he beat me 10-5.

#kids #soccer
#dadlife

Why does Wisconsin have spring elections? The November 2024 election was an extensive effort. In Wisconsin, it included races for president, U.S. Senate, Congress and most of the state Legislature. There was even a state constitutional ...

Guys, there's even more on this topic -- I wrote a whole article!

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YouTube video by PBS Wisconsin Why does Wisconsin have spring elections? #pbswisconsin

Why do we have spring elections?

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Texting with a teen

Why does Wisconsin have spring elections? The November 2024 election was an extensive effort. In Wisconsin, it included races for president, U.S. Senate, Congress and most of the state Legislature. There was even a state constitutional ...

You know you've asked yourself this...

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Tony Robinson, 10 years gone

Reflections on how the fatal police shooting of an unarmed, Black teenager changed Madison

My latest for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social

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