With WisconsinEye offline, lawmakers propose state-run public affairs network

Wisconsin Eye stopped broadcasting on Monday. State Democrats have unveiled a bill for the government to run a new public affairs network.

Savanna Tomei-Olson, Chali Pittman

Dec 18, 2025, 8:49 AM CST

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Savanna Tomei-Olson

Savanna Tomei Olson is Assistant News Director at Civic Media, guiding our news team in editorial decisions. She is also the reporter and voice behind newscasts on WMDX in Madison. Email her at [email protected].

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Chali Pittman is Civic Media’s News Director. She’s worked for over a decade in community and nonprofit news, most recently leading news and talk programming at community radio WORT in Madison. Reach her at [email protected] or (608) 616-2240.