For Immediate Release: May 21, 2026

MADISON, Wis. – WisconsinEye President & CEO Jon Henkes joined WORT FM News Producer Faye Parks to explain how state lawmakers and private donors can help the network stay afloat.

“We are still optimistic and hopeful that the legislature will provide some level of partial support, so that WisconsinEye can carry forward.” Henkes said. “…but the bottom line is, we are hurting and we need help.”

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-Full interview: https://wiseye.org/2026/05/14/wort-fm-interview-funding-challenges-continue-at-wisconsineye

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