Faye Parks
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The bills would switch up Wisconsin’s K-12 funding model and create a new revenue source for local municipalities.
“All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,” @ryanclancywi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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“All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,” @ryanclancywi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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State Rep. Ryan Clancy proposes tax system overhaul - WORT-FM 89.9
It’s time for wealthy Wisconsinites to pay their fair share and provide some relief for the working class, Rep. Clancy told WORT Wednesday.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The bills would switch up Wisconsin’s K-12 funding model and create a new revenue source for local municipalities.
“All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,” @ryanclancywi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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“All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,” @ryanclancywi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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After years of setbacks, city leaders in police oversight are celebrating a fresh start. They got a preview of the work ahead Wednesday, in their first official meeting with Madison’s new interim independent monitor.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.
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Madison’s interim police monitor hits the ground running - WORT-FM 89.9
Aeiramique Glass joined the Police Civilian Oversight Board Wednesday for a status update on her first few days on the job.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
After years of setbacks, city leaders in police oversight are celebrating a fresh start. They got a preview of the work ahead Wednesday, in their first official meeting with Madison’s new interim independent monitor.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has more.
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“ICE relies on jails quite a lot,” @prisonpolicy.org’s Wanda Bertram explained in a conversation today with @fayeparks.bsky.social. But that dependence on local law enforcement’s collaboration opens the door for state-level resistance.
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Trump needs local buy-in to advance anti-immigrant agenda - WORT-FM 89.9
From May to October of this year, nearly two-thirds of ICE arrests in Wisconsin happened in local jails, according to a new analysis from the Prison Policy Initiative.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
“ICE relies on jails quite a lot,” @prisonpolicy.org’s Wanda Bertram explained in a conversation today with @fayeparks.bsky.social. But that dependence on local law enforcement’s collaboration opens the door for state-level resistance.
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The extended timeline isn’t a surprise, @lawfwd.bsky.social’s Doug Poland told @fayeparks.bsky.social today, because their anti-competitive gerrymandering claim hasn’t been litigated before in our state.
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Law Forward’s fair maps lawsuit unlikely to be resolved before midterms - WORT-FM 89.9
The extended timeline isn’t a surprise, Doug Poland tells WORT, because their anti-competitive gerrymandering claim hasn’t been litigated before in our state.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The extended timeline isn’t a surprise, @lawfwd.bsky.social’s Doug Poland told @fayeparks.bsky.social today, because their anti-competitive gerrymandering claim hasn’t been litigated before in our state.
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After what’s been a long year of public engagement, the development goals for Madison’s southwest and southeast areas are beginning to take shape.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has the latest.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has the latest.
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City staff share update on Southwest, Southeast area plans - WORT-FM 89.9
After what’s been a long year of public engagement, the development goals for Madison’s southwest and southeast areas are beginning to take shape.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
After what’s been a long year of public engagement, the development goals for Madison’s southwest and southeast areas are beginning to take shape.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has the latest.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has the latest.
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Bipartisan cooperation on the issue is likely, @erikgunn.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social, but replacing the revenue state agencies have relied on for more than a decade could be a challenge.
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Feds urge Wisconsin to stop diverting foster kids’ benefits - WORT-FM 89.9
Bipartisan cooperation on the issue is likely, Erik Gunn says, but replacing the revenue state agencies have relied on for more than a decade could be a challenge.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Bipartisan cooperation on the issue is likely, @erikgunn.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social, but replacing the revenue state agencies have relied on for more than a decade could be a challenge.
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Dr. Leia Esser and Lili Hangartner join @fayeparks.bsky.social to share an update on the Behavior Education Plan, ten years after Madison schools made the shift to progressive discipline.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Dr. Leia Esser and Lili Hangartner join @fayeparks.bsky.social to share an update on the Behavior Education Plan, ten years after Madison schools made the shift to progressive discipline.
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“The Trump administration and Wisconsin Republicans are leaving our farmers behind,” Senator Mark Spreitzer said at Thursday’s press conference announcing the bills. “We will not do the same.”
@fayeparks.bsky.social has the story.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has the story.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“The Trump administration and Wisconsin Republicans are leaving our farmers behind,” Senator Mark Spreitzer said at Thursday’s press conference announcing the bills. “We will not do the same.”
@fayeparks.bsky.social has the story.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has the story.
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The state’s utility regulator says the projected energy usage at Meta’s planned center in Beaver Dam is a trade secret.
But the public has a right to know, @midwestadvocates.bsky.social’s Michael Greif tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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But the public has a right to know, @midwestadvocates.bsky.social’s Michael Greif tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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Environmental law firm sues PSC for data center energy use records - WORT-FM 89.9
The public has a right to know how Meta’s planned center in Beaver Dam could impact the energy grid, MEA legal fellow Michael Greif tells WORT.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The state’s utility regulator says the projected energy usage at Meta’s planned center in Beaver Dam is a trade secret.
But the public has a right to know, @midwestadvocates.bsky.social’s Michael Greif tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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But the public has a right to know, @midwestadvocates.bsky.social’s Michael Greif tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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Nearly two years after police raided the encampment on Library Mall, UWPD records obtained by @tonemadison.bsky.social reveal loose justifications for arrests and inconsistent enforcement on campus.
@fayeparks.bsky.social sat down with Roman Fritz to learn more.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social sat down with Roman Fritz to learn more.
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UWPD prioritizes status quo over campus safety, Tone Madison reports - WORT-FM 89.9
Police records reveal loose justifications for arrests and inconsistent enforcement on campus, nearly two years after police invaded the encampment on Library Mall.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Nearly two years after police raided the encampment on Library Mall, UWPD records obtained by @tonemadison.bsky.social reveal loose justifications for arrests and inconsistent enforcement on campus.
@fayeparks.bsky.social sat down with Roman Fritz to learn more.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social sat down with Roman Fritz to learn more.
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Norman Davis was cleared of discrimination claims this fall. But the outside investigator raised some red flags about his management style.
He told @fayeparks.bsky.social this afternoon that his “by-the-book” approach achieves results.
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He told @fayeparks.bsky.social this afternoon that his “by-the-book” approach achieves results.
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Madison’s civil rights director looks to the future - WORT-FM 89.9
Norman Davis was cleared of discrimination claims this fall, after an outside firm investigated complaints from nearly a dozen of his employees.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Norman Davis was cleared of discrimination claims this fall. But the outside investigator raised some red flags about his management style.
He told @fayeparks.bsky.social this afternoon that his “by-the-book” approach achieves results.
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He told @fayeparks.bsky.social this afternoon that his “by-the-book” approach achieves results.
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The program, which tracks commercial buildings’ energy usage to find efficiencies, just completed its second year.
Gregg May joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to share what they’ve accomplished so far.
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Gregg May joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to share what they’ve accomplished so far.
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Madison set to expand Building Energy Savings Program in 2026 - WORT-FM 89.9
The program tracks commercial buildings’ energy usage and identifies small tweaks to improve their efficiency.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The program, which tracks commercial buildings’ energy usage to find efficiencies, just completed its second year.
Gregg May joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to share what they’ve accomplished so far.
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Gregg May joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to share what they’ve accomplished so far.
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Freelance writer Larry Sandler joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to explain what’s behind the record spending and what can be done to walk back the partisan invasion of Wisconsin’s highest court.
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Why are Wisconsin Supreme Court elections so expensive? - WORT-FM 89.9
Freelance writer Larry Sandler explains what’s behind the record spending – and what can be done to walk back the partisan invasion of Wisconsin’s highest court.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Freelance writer Larry Sandler joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to explain what’s behind the record spending and what can be done to walk back the partisan invasion of Wisconsin’s highest court.
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But there are limits on how the money can be spent before the end of the year. And city staff warn that Madison’s budget issues aren’t over.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has the details.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has the details.
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City finance staff project $10.6 million surplus in 2025 budget - WORT-FM 89.9
But there are limits on how the money can be spent before the end of the year. And city staff warn that Madison's budget issues aren't over.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
But there are limits on how the money can be spent before the end of the year. And city staff warn that Madison’s budget issues aren’t over.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has the details.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has the details.
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Recent updates to the state’s “antiquated” Rule 113 could make it easier for renters to access solar energy, Clean Wisconsin’s Dr. Ciaran Gallagher tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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Wisconsin Public Service Commission cuts solar power red tape - WORT-FM 89.9
Recent updates to the state’s “antiquated” Rule 113 could make it easier for renters to access solar energy, Dr. Ciaran Gallagher says.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Recent updates to the state’s “antiquated” Rule 113 could make it easier for renters to access solar energy, Clean Wisconsin’s Dr. Ciaran Gallagher tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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Jamie Acton joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to weigh in on some of Metro Transit’s most pressing challenges and share a preview of what’s to come for Madison’s bus system.
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Meet Jamie Acton, Metro Transit’s new general manager - WORT-FM 89.9
Acton weighs in on some of Metro Transit’s most pressing challenges and shares a preview of what’s to come for Madison’s bus system.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Jamie Acton joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to weigh in on some of Metro Transit’s most pressing challenges and share a preview of what’s to come for Madison’s bus system.
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Both Pro-Life Wisconsin and Planned Parenthood support the extension, @megomatz.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social, but conservative megadonors could be swaying Speaker Vos on the issue.
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Speaker Vos continues to block Medicaid extension for Wisconsin moms - WORT-FM 89.9
Both Pro-Life Wisconsin and Planned Parenthood support the extension, Megan O’Matz says, but conservative megadonors could be swaying Speaker Vos on the issue.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Both Pro-Life Wisconsin and Planned Parenthood support the extension, @megomatz.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social, but conservative megadonors could be swaying Speaker Vos on the issue.
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Joining @fayeparks.bsky.social this morning, @baldwin.senate.gov shared an update on the negotiations to pass an extension - and described her “gut feeling” that Trump will continue interfering with the full release of the Epstein files.
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Congress searching for compromise to extend ACA tax credits - WORT-FM 89.9
Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins WORT for an update on the bipartisan negotiations – and shares her “gut feeling” that Trump will interfere with the full release of the Epstein files.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Joining @fayeparks.bsky.social this morning, @baldwin.senate.gov shared an update on the negotiations to pass an extension - and described her “gut feeling” that Trump will continue interfering with the full release of the Epstein files.
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Stamping out the black market could be an uphill battle if the state’s tribes can’t secure partnerships with major online sportsbooks, @henry-redman.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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Wisconsin lawmakers fast-track bill to legalize online sports betting - WORT-FM 89.9
Stamping out the black market could be a challenge if the state’s tribes can’t secure partnerships with major online sportsbooks, Henry Redman says.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Stamping out the black market could be an uphill battle if the state’s tribes can’t secure partnerships with major online sportsbooks, @henry-redman.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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The Police Civilian Oversight Board heard from the three finalists last week…and fielded accusations that they’d excluded the public from the hiring process.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has the details.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has the details.
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Madison’s interim independent police monitor to be announced soon - WORT-FM 89.9
Three finalists presented their qualifications to the Police Civilian Oversight Board last week.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The Police Civilian Oversight Board heard from the three finalists last week…and fielded accusations that they’d excluded the public from the hiring process.
@fayeparks.bsky.social has the details.
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@fayeparks.bsky.social has the details.
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The bills are part of a broader, conservative strategy to raise the specter of fraud and “scare people into restricting the ability to vote,” Common Cause Wisconsin’s Jay Heck tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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Assembly Republicans advance election bills ahead of high-stakes midterm - WORT-FM 89.9
Proponents say the bills would help root out fraud. But Common Cause Wisconsin’s Jay Heck warns that they run the risk of widespread voter suppression.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The bills are part of a broader, conservative strategy to raise the specter of fraud and “scare people into restricting the ability to vote,” Common Cause Wisconsin’s Jay Heck tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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The settlement is a win for utility customers, the environment…and Alliant’s bottom line, Clean Wisconsin staff attorney Brett Korte tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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Climate advocates celebrate Alliant Energy settlement - WORT-FM 89.9
The settlement is a win for utility customers, the environment…and Alliant’s bottom line, according to Clean Wisconsin staff attorney Brett Korte.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The settlement is a win for utility customers, the environment…and Alliant’s bottom line, Clean Wisconsin staff attorney Brett Korte tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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A self-described “lively voice in a sea of bland,” Tone has been covering local culture and politics since 2014.
@stinadale.bsky.social joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to explain what would be lost if they can’t reach their fundraising goal.
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@stinadale.bsky.social joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to explain what would be lost if they can’t reach their fundraising goal.
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Tone Madison faces funding challenges - WORT-FM 89.9
A self-described “lively voice in a sea of bland,” the online publication has been covering local culture and politics for the last eleven years.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A self-described “lively voice in a sea of bland,” Tone has been covering local culture and politics since 2014.
@stinadale.bsky.social joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to explain what would be lost if they can’t reach their fundraising goal.
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@stinadale.bsky.social joins @fayeparks.bsky.social to explain what would be lost if they can’t reach their fundraising goal.
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Four years after a dozen women went public with allegations of grooming, the former drum corps instructor says he’s tried to make amends.
But his accusers don’t see it that way, @scottgordonwi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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But his accusers don’t see it that way, @scottgordonwi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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David Henzie-Skogen’s accusers still waiting for accountability, Tone Madison reports - WORT-FM 89.9
The grooming allegations leveled against the musician and former drum corps instructor first came to light in 2021 and span almost two decades.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Four years after a dozen women went public with allegations of grooming, the former drum corps instructor says he’s tried to make amends.
But his accusers don’t see it that way, @scottgordonwi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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But his accusers don’t see it that way, @scottgordonwi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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Jack Daly pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy in 2023. But his client list remains “almost a who’s who of Republican politics,” @davelevinthal.com tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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“Scam PAC” fundraiser still making millions from Republican campaigns - WORT-FM 89.9
Jack Daly pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy in 2023. But his client list remains “almost a who’s who of Republican politics,” NOTUS’ Dave Levinthal says.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Jack Daly pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy in 2023. But his client list remains “almost a who’s who of Republican politics,” @davelevinthal.com tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
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