Friday, January 31st
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- CORRECTION In-Person Absentee Voting Expands Monday – City of Madison Clerk’s Office
- In-Person Absentee Voting Expands Monday – City of Madison Clerk’s Office
- Maia Pearson’s Grassroots Campaign for School Board: “If you really want to invoke change, you have to be at the table where the policies are being made” – Madison 365
City of Madison
- Update & Week of Feb. 3 Meetings of interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck’s Blog
- City of Madison Week Ahead 2/3/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- February 6: Neighborhood meeting about proposed development on S. Pleasant View Rd – Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney’s Blog
-
Well 9 PFAS Testing – Water Utility and Public Health – Brenda Konkel YouTube
- Nonprofit poised to move on ‘beautiful’ low-cost housing project near Downtown – State Journal
- Madison shares proposal for Oscar Mayer site – WKOW
Projects
Dane County
- Fitchburg passes new rules regulating Airbnb rentals – WMTV
- Village Board members question fire, EMS expenses – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Round Up 1/31/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear challenge to two of Walker’s partial budget vetoes – Wis Politics
Thursday, January 30th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- “Change is good.” Social Worker Joel Lewis Runs for School Board in Waunakee – Madison 365
- UW-Madison student to be next District 8 alder – Daily Cardinal
City of Madison
- Don’t kill the messenger: City water utility spokesperson falsely accuses media of bias – MEJO (Midwest Environmental Justice Organization)
- ‘No’ to a full-time Madison City Council — State Journal editorial from 50 years ago
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway names new executive director for Monona Terrace – State Journal
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Names Connie Thompson Director of Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center – City of Madison, Mayor’s Office
- What is the Madison City Council’s Plan for the Government Reform Report? – Forwardlookout.com
- Press Conference, City Snow Plowing Procedures – Alder Barbara McKinney’s Blog
- Don’t kill the messenger – Isthmus
- Nudes after noon – Isthmus
- Not the last dance – Isthmus
Dane County
- Dane County Looking For Applications to Grant Program Addressing Food Access Inequities – Madison 365
- Dane County Now Accepting Applications for 2020 Partners in Equity Food Grant Program – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- 3 more Madison private schools to join statewide voucher program – State Journal
Higher Ed
- Policy Library Project team publishes recommendations report, transitions to implementation – UW-Madison
And more . . .
- Governor Tony Evers Establishes Student Debt Task Force – WORT 89.9 FM
- Wisconsin lawmakers introduce sweeping PFAS pollution bill – Channel3000.com
- Wisconsin lawmakers introduce sweeping PFAS pollution bill – AP
- Evers creates student debt task force – Badger Herald
- Wisconsin lawmakers introduce sweeping PFAS pollution bill – AP
- State Senate Bill Would Raise Retirement Age For Some Public Workers – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Bill would raise retirement age from 55 to 591/2 for Wisconsin Retirement System participants – State Journal
- After the purge – Isthmus
Wednesday, January 29th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Last day to register to vote in 2020 Spring Primary – WKOW (NOTE: by mail)
City of Madison
- REMINDERS! Madison Yards Community Meeting and Meet Mayor Satya – Alder Arvina Martin’s Blog
- Open house on Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan set for Thursday – Cap Times
- Plan Commission denial of Amazon plan raises concerns about demolition permit process – Cap Times
- Why does MG&E need the City to borrow $65M? – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison Urban Design Commission to take up Milwaukee Street, University Avenue developments – Cap Times
- Madison Public Library’s Pinney Library Closed to Public Feb. 17-Mar. 11 – City of Madison
- Community members fight back against proposed parking lot plan – Daily Cardinal
Projects
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- ASM discusses BIG 10 conference, upcoming voting registration drives – Badger Herald
- Joint Campus Area Finance Committee recommends approval for Kohl Center addition – Badger Herald (They have the title of the Committee wrong)
- UW updates graduate student workplace policies for Research Assistants – Badger Herald
- ‘Uncertain and precarious:’ UW graduate students fight for improved workplace protections – Cap Times
- The Madsplainers podcast: UW graduate students fight for improved workplace protections – Cap Times
And more . . .
- Legislators Aim to Ban Hair Discrimination – WORT 89.9 FM
- UW nurses hold town hall on attempts to unionize – Channel3000.com
- UW Health nurses host town meeting about union effort – WKOW
- Evers signs order creating student debt task force – AP
- Governor Evers creates Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt – Channel3000.com
- UW nurses holding community town hall Wednesday night – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, January 28th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- 2020 Elections Candidate Focus: Gabriella Gerhardt – WORT 89.9 FM
- Online, mail-in voter registration ends Wednesday – Channel3000.com
- Spring Primary Absentee Ballots are in the Mail – City of Madison
- Teran Peterson Wants to Build Bridges on County Board – Madison 365
City of Madison
- 2019 City of Madison Annual Planning Division Report – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison considers stricter regulations for rentals like Airbnb – WKOW
- City of Madison Finance Committee Recap 1/27/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison movie theater evacuated due to gas leak – State Journal
- Amazon Distribution Center Proposal Update (3630 &3650 Milwaukee St) – Alder Grant Foster’s Blog
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway considers finalists for Monona Terrace director – State Journal
- Housing co-op receives city approval to remodel three-unit Hancock Street property – Cap Times
- Opioid overdoses, deaths down in Madison, police chief says – Channel3000.com
- City considers tightening Airbnb regulations, annual permit requirement – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison joining Network of Age-Friendly Communities – Daily Cardinal
- Update: City Plan Commission slows Amazon plans for deliverty center on Milwaukee Street – State Journal
Mo’ Meetings
- posted 9:55 am – Meeting: Notice of Possible Quorum of City of Madison Committee(s)
Date: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Location: Sennett Middle School 502 Pflaum Rd Room Dowden Auditorium Madison, WI 53716
Dane County
- Fire, EMS station expansion discussion progresses – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Corrigan resigns as Dane County Board chair – Oregon Observer
- Health officials to address fish consumption warnings for Madison’s PFAS-contaminated waters – State Journal
- Evers signs bill increasing money for homelessness shelters – AP
- Freezing temperatures create challenges for homeless shelters – Badger Herald
- Dane County grant builds on efforts to strengthen mental healthcare access for inmates – Badger Herald
- Dane County to Move Emergency Preparedness, Response Services to Fitchburg – Cambridge News and Deerfield Indpendent
Madison Area Schools
- Badger Rock Middle School receives new charter following spirited meeting – Daily Cardinal
- Evers signs bill increasing money for homelessness shelters – Channel3000.com
- Editorial: Looking for the best ways to engage in educating our children – Channel3000.com
- The Madsplainers podcast: What should I know about the new superintendent of Madison schools? – Cap Times
- ‘Our big loss is their gain’: Comments from Texas district mostly praise MMSD superintendent hire Gutiérrez – Cap Times
- Badger Rock Middle School gets five-year charter renewal – Cap Times
- Glendale Elementary will be renamed for Virginia Henderson – Cap Times
-
Badger Rock Middle School approved for 5-year charter renewal – State Journal
-
MMSD Board of Education Approves School to be Named after Dr. Virginia Henderson – Madison 365
And More . . .
- Week of January 27th, 2020 – Forwardlookout.com
Monday, January 27th
City of Madison
- Madison residents express concern over planned Amazon delivery facility – Channel3000.com
- Proposed “Amazon Hub” could bring hundreds of jobs to Madison – WMTV
- Madison police credits drones to recent success – WMTV
- Developers reveal plans for Westgate Mall site – WKOW
- City Advances Oscar Mayer Plan – WORT 89.9 FM
- Equity for Artists Organizing for a Fair Shake – WORT 89.9 FM
- Amazon delivery center planned for Madison – WKOW
- Gas leak leads to evacuation of Madison theater – WKOW
- Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan, Redevelopment of the former KFC building, PFAS and F35 Events – Alder Syed Abbas’ Blog
- Amazon planning delivery center on Milwaukee Street in Madison – State Journal
- Monday Update: Job Postings and More – Madison Bikes
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway Joining Launch of Age-Friendly Madison Initiative – City of Madison Mayor’s office
- Movie Theaters Shut Down Over the Weekend Due To Gas Leak – Madison Fire Department
- Preliminary Westgate Mall Neighborhood Meeting – Alder Zachary Henak’s Blog
- Statement by Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the Passing of Detective Nicholas Ryan – City of Madison Mayor’s Office
- Don’t ruin our citizen city council – Isthmus/Dave Cieslewicz
- Canceled Office Hours and Other Meeting Reminders – Alder Keith Furman’s Blog
- City of Madison Mayor’s Schedule Week of 1/27/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- City Meeting Schedule, Week of January 27, 2020 – Alder Barbara McKinney’s Blog
- What’s in the Oscar Mayer Development Plan? – Forwardlookout.com
- Voter Registration “Closes” Wednesday – City of Madison
- Explainer: What’s going on with the Madison Public Market? – Cap Times
Mo’ Meetings
- Meeting: President’s Work Group To Review Administrative Procedure Memoranda (APM) Applicable to Alders
Date: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at 5:15 pm
Location: City-County Building 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 417 Madison, WI 53703
Dane County
- Dane County purchasing land with old schoolhouse – Channel3000.com
- Latest of Dane County land purchases to expand area around oldest schoolhouse in the county – State Journal
- Supervisor Analiese Eicher to chair the Dane County Board – Cap Times
- County board approves Hwy. M speed limit changes – Waunakee Tribune
- Another Dane County Board supervisor steps up as chair – Sate Journal
- Analiese Eicher To Chair The Dane County Board – Dane County Board
- Dane County to Purchase 74 Acres, Expanding Site of Oldest Remaining Schoolhouse in the County – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Glendale Elementary to be renamed for longtime school psychologist Virginia Henderson – State Journal
- Badger Rock Middle School recommended for 3-year charter renewal to meet enrollment goal – State Journal
And more . . .
- Evers follows through on vow, signs executive order for nonpartisan redistricting commission – Badger Herald
- Appeals court denies request to put two Milwaukee County exec candidates back on the ballot – WisPolitics
- New Hampshire general will oversee Wisconsin Guard changes – AP/State Journal
- Democratic Gov. Evers won’t be in Capitol for Pence visit – AP
- Gov. Tony Evers Orders Creation Of Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs order creating nonpartisan redistricting board – Cap Times
- Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating The People’s Maps Commission – Madison 365
- Tony Evers signs executive order creating fair maps commission – State Journal
- “Unhappy Birthday” event for Citizens United 10 year Anniversary – Channel3000.com
- Evers signs order creating new redistricting commission – AP
- Front Page podcast: Surprise legislation laid out in Tony Evers’ State of the State and its potential impact on elections – State Journal
Sunday, January 26th
Such a struggle today, not one piece of mainstream news on local government or our upcoming elections til late afternoon/early evening.
City of Madison
- Kohl Center Addition Public Information Meeting – Alder Mike Verveer’s Blog
- D6 Items of Interest Week of January 27, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel’s Blog
- City of Madison unveils draft of plans for Oscar Mayer site – Daily Cardinal
- SOS: Madison acts to have sidewalks, bus stop cleared at old Sentry Foods site – State Journal
- City of Madison to ticket and tow Monday and Tuesday! – Forwardlookout.com
- Swiss Colony Site, Water Utility, Municipal Golf – D15 Update 1/26/20 – Alder Grant Foster’s Blog
Dane County
- What is Dane County doing to clean up PFAS at the County Airport? – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County/Madison Public Health on PFAS & Fish Advisories – Forwardlookout.com
And more . . .
- Seattle teacher and activist tells local educators to rebuild school systems to be equitable – State Journal
- Defense Analyst, Military Jet Expert Pierre Sprey on F-35’s on a visit to Madison – Safe Skies Clean Water Coalition
- Forever Poisons and Government Response – Safe Skies Clean Water Coalition
Saturday, January 25th
City of Madison
- Neighborhood Meeting: Madison Yards at Hill Farms Project – Alder Arvina Martin’s Blog
- Updates, January 25, 2020 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer’s Blog
- Updates and Week of Jan. 27 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck’s Blog
- Madison Water Utility reports ‘amazing’ drop in city’s water use – Cap Times
And more . . .
- Protesters speak out against war, US imperialism in Middle East – Badger Herald
- Pierre Sprey on the F35 Boondoggle and more (with video) – Forwardlookout.com
- Workers Show Renewed Interest In Unions – Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, January 24th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- UW-Madison freshman to serve as youngest council member in April – Channel3000.c0m
- “Power in our voice:” Maldonado Pledges to Focus on Youth, Business Development on Fitchburg Council – Madison 365
Madison
- City releases draft of Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan – WKOW
- City of Madison Week Ahead 1/27/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Remembering Professor Herman Goldstein and . . . Chief Vic Wahl’s Blog
- City Wide Plowing Tonight, No Snow Emergency – Alder Zachary Henak’s Blog
- District 1 Community Announcements – Alder Barbara McKinney’s Blog
- Madison begins program to help low-income families offset city’s $40 wheel tax – State Journal
- Citywide Plowing Tonight, No Snow Emergency Declared – City of Madison
- Draft Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan Released – City of Madison, Planning
- Public Health Madison & Dane County Implements New Initiative To Help WIC Clients with $40 Vehicle Registration Fee – City of Madison
- Madison water at lowest point since 1967; loss of industry, wet summers, conservation contribute – State Journal
Dane County
- Former fire state in Fitchburg getting a makeover – WKOW
- Dane County Board chair resigns, appointed interim director of Alliant Energy Center – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Week Ahead – 1/27/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Lakes & Watershed PFAS Presentation Raw Video – Brenda Konkel YouTube
- Sharon Corrigan’s New Job At Alliant Energy Center Underscores Process Concern – Cafeinated Politics
- Foes urge Dane County to oppose F-35s, which look increasingly likely; county says it is powerless – Cap Times
- Oregon police chief leaving job he says was not ‘the right fit’ – WKOW
- New leadership coming to the Alliant Energy Center – WKOW
- Former Dane County Board Chair Sharon Corrigan to lead Alliant Energy Center as interim director – Cap Times
- Former County Board chair chosen as Alliant Energy Center interim director – State Journal
- Dane County Executive Parisi Names Sharon Corrigan as Interim Director of Alliant Energy Center – Dane County
- Chair Sharon Corrigan Announces Her Resignation From The Dane County Board Of Supervisors – Dane County
- County Purchases 79 Acres to Restore Wetlands, Prevent Flooding – Middleton Times-Tribune
- Sharon Corrigan resigns from Dane County Board, effective Friday – Cap Times
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD Board chooses Dr. Matthew Gutierrez as next superintendent – Fox 47
- School Board President Says “Unprecedented Community Input” Helped Choose New Superintendent Gutiérrez – Madison 365
- Madison Area Schools Week Ahead – 1/27/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Texas superintendent Matthew Gutierrez to be next Madison schools leader – State Journal
- School Board chooses Matthew Gutiérrez as next Madison superintendent – Cap Times
- Next superintendent chosen for Madison schools – WKOW
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Pierre Sprey: True Patriotism/No F-35s – Brenda Konkel YouTube
- Split Show: PFAS and Fascism – WORT 89.9 FM
- American Family to boost minimum pay rate to $20 per hour – WKOW
- Portion Of State Revenue Surplus Thanks To Foxconn Delays – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Legislative leaders float competing proposals for expected boost in state revenue – WisPolitics
- American Family raises minimum wage for all employees to $20 per hour – State Journal
- Center Stage: Tony Evers goes on offense. Holy mackerel! – State Journal (podcast)
- “You Just Think About Doing.” Civil Rights Leader Joyce Ladner Recalls MLK at City County Observance – Madison 365
- Paul Fanlund: Among Madison’s elite, racism has a subtle edge – Cap Times
Thursday, January 23rd
City of Madison
- Satya Rhodes-Conway attending the US Conference of Mayors – WKOW
- Neighborhood Grant Workshops Jan. 28 & Jan. 29 – City of Madison
- Roads closed downtown after natural gas leak – Badger Herald
- Office Hours – Alder Tag Ever’s Blog
- AGE FRIENDLY MADISON – Innovative, Inclusive & Thriving – City of Madison
- 2020-2021 Refuse, Recycling, and Large Item Schedule Calendars Now Available – Alder Zach Henak’s Blog
- Madison water at lowest point since 1967; loss of industry, wet summers, conservation contribute – State Journal
- Natural Gas Leak at Former Downtown MATC Campus Update – Alder Mike Verveer’s Blog
- Why Black People in Madison Are Impatient … And Should Be – Madison 365/Kaleen Caire
- Madison Plans to Tow Cars Tonight – forwardlookout.com
- Madison Water Utility reports unprecedented drop in city’s water use – City of Madison
- Reported natural gas leak has portion of Downtown closed off, authorities say – State Journal
- MFD, MGE Responding To Gas Leak In Downtown Madison – City of Madison
- UPDATE: Downtown Madison gas leak contained – WKOW
- Natural Gas Leak at Former Downtown MATC Campus – Forwardlookout.com
- Natural Gas Leak at Fromer Downtown MATC Campus – Alder Mike Verveer’s blog
- Off the Square: Urban myths – Isthmus
Police Policies for Review
- Missing Child, posted 01/23/2020
- Traffic/Parking Enforcement and Crash Investigation, posted 01/23/2020
Dane County
- Dane County moving emergency preparedness and response services to Fitchburg – Channel3000.com
- Fire station becoming county’s emergency command – Fitchburg Star
- Dane County Board Chairwoman Sharon Corrigan resigns effective Friday – State Journal
- Dane County Board Chair resigns – WKOW
- New site will allow for faster Dane County response to emergencies – State Journal
- Parisi: Dane County to Move Emergency Preparedness, Response Services to Fitchburg – Dane County
- Round Up 1/23/10 – Forwardlookout.com
- The most powerful man you don’t know – Isthmus/Cieslewicz
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- WSUM asks for budget increase at SSFC – Badger Herald
- UW System Board of Regents considering tuition increases in next budget biennium – Badger Herald
- University Housing adds new locations to Starship robot delivery services – Badger Herald
- Student council, League of Women Voters renew voter registration drive on UW campus – Cap Times
And more . . .
- UW Regent resigns, opening up spot for Tony Evers to replace Scott Walker appointee – State Journal
- Photo Essay: Pomp, circumstance and proposals as Gov. Tony Evers delivers State of the State – WisconsinWatch.org
- Explaining What The ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are – Wisconsin Public Radio
- State Tax Collections Projected To Grow By $818M – Wis. Public Radio
- UW nurses, in reviving union, tell hospital board current system isn’t working – State Journal
- Wisconsin expected to see $818 million increase in tax collections to end biennium – Cap Times
- Wisconsin tax collections up $818 million above projections – AP
- State to collect $818 million more in revenue than projected – State Journal
- Responding to Gov. Tony Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address – WORT 89.9 FM
- UW’s American Family Children’s Hospital temporarily bans visitors – State Journal
- Wisconsin School Board Members Overwhelmingly Vote to Reject Proposal to Ban Native American Mascots – Madison 365
- Evers calls special session to act on farm bills – WKOW
- Several Madison-area Democrats mull run for Mark Miller’s state Senate seat – Cap Times
- “What do you do with your place at the table?:” Dr. Mae Jemison Keynotes UW’s Annual MLK Lecture – Madison 365
Wednesday, January 22nd
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Nicki Vander Meulen, Disability Rights, & the Run for Madison School Board – WORT 89.9 FM
- Max Prestigiacomo Interview – WORT 89.9 FM
City of Madison
- Madison Considers Stricter Tourist Rental Laws – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison ranked top in U.S. for child opportunity, but racial disparities remain – State Journal
- Madison Police hold community discussion over burglary, theft concerns – WKOW
- Winter is here to stay – Alder Sheri Carter’s Blog
- Madison’s MNA Board Hides How They Voted On Canopy Nightclub – Caffeinated Politics
- City Council accepts report from committee studying Madison Police Department – Cap Times
- Common Council accepts recommendations from MPD Policy and Procedure Ad Hoc Committee – Badger Herald
Mo’ Meetings
- posted 1:03 – Meeting: Committee on Aging Cancelled
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at 2:30 pm
Location: Madison Senior Center 330 W Mifflin St Madison, WI 53703
Dane County
- Westport to award construction contract for Hwy. M trail – Waunakee Times
- Opioid Overdoses, Deaths Down In Madison, Dane County In 2019 – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Homeless? No Dane County services for you! – Forwardlookout.com
- Defense Analyst Pierre Sprey radio interview Jan 16, 2019, WORT-FM – Safe Skies, Clean Water
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Nicki Vander Meulen, Disability Rights, & the Run for Madison School Board – WORT 89.9 FM
- Educator on leave over Middleton testing incident received funds to address racial issues – WKOW
Higher Ed
- Voter registration drives held at Union South, Student Activities Center – Badger Herald
- UW Regents eyeing tuition increase in next budget biennium, System president says – State Journal
And more . . .
- Evers calling lawmakers back for special session; announces 2020 goals – WMTV
- In State of the State speech, Gov. Tony Evers looks to aid farmers, push for nonpartisan redistricting – Cap Times
- Evers to call special session to address farm crisis, promises executive orders on redistricting, student debt – Wis Politics
- Gov. Evers proposes action on farm crisis, redistricting in state address – WKOW
- Governor Tony Evers Delivers His Second State Of The State Address – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Gov. Evers Delivers 2020 State Of The State Address – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Board authorizes DNR to begin drafting water standards – AP
- Wisconsin Natural Resources Board allows DNR to move ahead on ‘forever chemical’ regulation – State Journal
- ‘No one shows a child the sky’: Mae Jemison embraces MLK legacy of radical action in memorial address – Cap Times
- What Campaign Finance Looks Like Ten Years After Citizens United Ruling – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Conservatives Ask State High Court To Reverse Voter Purge Ruling – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Meet Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates Ed Fallone and Jill Karofsky – WORT 89.9 FM
- Watch the State of the State on Our Website – WORT 89.9 FM
- Tony Evers to call for more bipartisanship in 2020 State of the State speech – State Journal
- Gov. Evers to lay out agenda in 2nd State of State – WKOW
- Evers wants lawmakers to address redistricting, cost of insulin, PFAS, more before adjourning – WisPolitics.com
- Wisconsin Gov. Evers to lay out agenda in 2nd State of State – AP
- Write a letter, raise your voice – Safe Skies Clean Water Coalition
- Rep. Sargent announces run for state Senate – WKOW
- State of the State 2020 – WKOW
- State Rep. Melissa Sargent Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate – Madison 365
- Astronaut Mae Jemison inspires a new generation of trailblazers – UW Madison Campus News
- Senate votes to restrict use of PFAS in firefighting foam – State Journal
- Astronaut, physician, engineer Mae Jemison interprets MLK’s legacy – Badger Herald
Tuesday, January 21st
City of Madison
- Madison social venue advertises alcohol without license, committee members confused – Daily Cardinal
- Madison City Council authorizes purchase of east side property for park expansion – Cap Times
- Report that recommends changes to Madison police gets stamp of approval – State Journal
- City Council members clash on projected price tag for changing city government – State Journal
- What will the Madison City Council talk about tonight? – Forwardlookout.com
- Water Utility dismisses public concerns, puts public relations over public health – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of January 20, 2020 – Alder Barbara McKinney’s Blog
- MPD receives funding for new efforts to fight opioid crisis – Badger Herald
- Requesting Absentee Ballots for 2020 – City of Madison Clerk’s Office
- Madison celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with woman who stood beside him – WKOW
- Madison Metro’s Bus Garage Launches 119 kilowatt system – Badger Herald
Mo’ Meetings
- posted 2:39 – Meeting: Committee on Aging
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at 2:30 pm
Location: Madison Senior Center 330 W Mifflin St Madison, WI 53703 - posted 2:51 – Meeting: Warner Park Community Recreation Center Advisory Subcommittee
Date: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Location: Warner Park Community Recreation Center 1625 Northport Dr Madison, WI 53704
Dane County
- County Secures Frontage along the Sugar River for Public Fishing, Water Recreation Access – Dane County
- King Coalition, leaders young and old honor Dr. King in words and song – Cap Times
- Henry Vilas Zoo launches campaign to support Australian wildlife – WKOW
- Dane County DA’s Office implements new hate crime policy – Badger Herald
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- A rotten semester – Isthmus
- ‘We don’t fight with weapons, we fight with our voices’: Students create first Black Student Union at Waunakee High School – Madison 365
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Assembly Advances PFAS Bill – WORT 89.9 FM
- First black woman in space offers message to Madison – WKO
- Rural communities could see housing surge to help workforce shortage – WKOW
- Wisconsin Senate approves one of eight bills to combat homelessness – Cap Times
- VP Mike Pence coming to Wisconsin Capitol for school choice event – AP
- Joaquín Altoro Confirmed by State Senate as New WHEDA Executive Director – Madison 365
- VP Pence to visit Madison next week – WKOW
- Democrat Mark Miller Won’t Seek Re-Election to Wisconsin Senate – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Why Wisconsin DOJ Is Reviewing National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Madison-area Democratic Sen. Mark Miller announces he won’t seek re-election – Cap Times
- Dane County Democratic Sen. Mark Miller announces retirement – State Journal
- Wisconsin voter purge ruling appealed to state Supreme Court – AP
- Madison-area Democratic Sen. Mark Miller announces he won’t seek re-election – Cap Times
- Senate to vote on homeless shelter funding, Assembly to take up opioid bill in Tuesday sessions – State Journal
- Wisconsin Senate to legalize taking selfies with ballot – AP
- Wisconsin Senate to vote on new student restraint guidelines – AP
- Wisconsin DOJ to review sexual assault investigations – AP
- Speaker urges the powerful to ‘stand for justice’ during Capitol MLK Day ceremony – WisPolitics.com
- 40th Annual State of Wisconsin Tribute and Ceremony a Chance to “Stand for Justice” – Madison 365
- Political sign ripped down multiple times from Madison woman’s home – WKOW
- Surveys, reports place affordable housing issues atop agenda in federal funding plan – Badger Herald
Monday, January 20th
City of Madison
- Westgate Mall Redevelopment Plan Meeting – Alder Arvina Martin’s Blog
- Westgage Mall Redevelopment Plan Meeting (1/27/2020) – Alder Keith Furman’s Blog
- Exchange at Madison City Meeting goes viral on Twitter – WMTV (note, this is not an alderperson as they say in the video)
- Oakwood Village delays West Side plan, opens East Side expansion – State Journal
- Clearing Madison roadways during snow storms requires ‘involved’ process – Cap Times
- How does Madison keep roads clear during snow storms? – Cap Times
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- Diversity, But Also Inclusion – WORT 89.9 FM
And more . . .
- Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1967: “The Three Evils of Society” – WORT 89.9 FM
- What Aren’t We Remembering About Martin Luther King, Jr And The Civil Rights Movement? – Wisconsin Public Radio
Sunday, January 19th
City of Madison
- Late Winter Market at Garver Feed Mill attracts more patrons than parking at site – State Journal
- Snow Emergency Parking Rules Continue Tonight – Alder Mike Verveer’s Blog
- MLK, PFAS, ALRC – D15 Update 1/19/19 – Alder Grant Foster’s Blog
- Snow Emergency Cotinues Through Monday AM – Alder Tag Ever’s Blog
- D6 Items of Interest Week of January 20, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel’s Blog
- Snow emergency continues in Madison – State Journal
- Snow Emergency Continues Tonight – City of Madison
- Happy MLK Day and clear path weekend! – Madison Bikes
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Balance the needs of Madison’s schools with affordable housing crisis – State Journal Editorial
Saturday, January 18th
City of Madison
- Madison Declares Snow Emergency – Alder Samba Baldeh’s Blog
- District 3 Updates January 18, 2020 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer’s Blog
- Updates & week of Jan. 20 Meetings of Interst for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck’s Blog
- Snow Emergency 1/18/2020 – Alder Arvina Martin’s Blog
- Snow Emergency in Effect This Evening – Alder Tag Ever’s Blog
- City of Madison Week Ahead – Committee Agendas – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison Snow Emergency Declared – Alder Mike Verveer’s Blog
- Madison Declares Snow Emergency – City of Madison
- ‘The devil’s in the details’: New venue causes confusion for community, city employees – Fox 47
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead – Committee Agendas – Forwardlookout.com
- Mendota Marsh: Ice fishing and PFAS – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison schools superintendent finalist resigns from Georgia position amid audit he blames on ‘politics’ – Cap Times
- What the MMSD superintendent finalists said about… – Cap Times
- Madison group starts weekend food bag program for students – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- UW System presidential search committee will consider non-academic applicants – State Journal
- UW-Madison, retired botany professor at odds over sexual harassment investigation – State Journal
Friday, January 17th
City of Madison
- District 1 Community Announcements – Alder Barbara McKinney’s Blog
- City of Madison reminds drivers of parking rules and violations – WMTV
- Here’s how much is budgeted for plowing, salting, and other snow clean-up in Madison – Channel3000.com
- Luna’s Groceries to Anchor Major Development on S. Park St. – Madison 365
- Cap Times Talks podcast: Madison’s gentrifying neighborhoods – Cap Times
- Cap Times Talk: Panelists discuss ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’ of gentrification in Madison – Cap Times
- Big Snow Forecast, Crews Ready for Bike Path Snow Removal – City of Madison
- MLK Day, Christmas Trees, Voting and Winter – Alder Keith Furman’s Blog
- Luna’s Groceries to work with Truman Olson site developer for South Park Street project – Cap Times
- Proposed Nightclub Lease Prohibits Hip-Hop, “Urban Music” – Madison 365
- Final Chance for Christmas Tree Collection Begins January 21 – City of Madison
- City of Madison Workplace Climate Survey Report – Forwardlookout.com
Dane County
- High levels of PFAS found in Starkweather Creek, Lake Monona fish (gee, what a surprise!) – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Saturday event honors MLK; Marlon, Noah Anderson among speakers – Cap Times
- Ada Deer, Kenneth Cole named Martin Luther King Jr. award honorees – UW Campus News
- Dane County to Purchase 79 Acres of Property in Town of Middleton to Advance Wetland Restoration Efforts, Offer Flood Water Storage – Dane County
- Plain Talk: Once Madison’s lakes provided fish dinners galore, but no more – Cap Times
Madison Area Schools
- Madison superintendent candidate resigning from Georgia post amid audit – State Journal
- Principal’s departure highlights turnover in Madison middle schools – State Journal
- Madison school superintendent finalist Thomas focuses on success for ‘every child’ – Cap Times
- Madison Schools Superintendent Finalist: “When I Say Every Student, I Mean Every Student.” – Madison 365
And more . . .
- New legislation hopes to end racial profiling in Wisconsin – Madison CW
- Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day With Us – WORT 89.9 FM
- Wisconsin’s Voter Roll Purge and the Fight for Voting Rights – WORT 89.9 FM
- Proposed bill takes aim at racial profiling in Wisconsin – WKOW
- Senate to take up one of eight homelessness bills – State Journal
- Madison Diocese identifies ninth priest ‘credibly accused’ of sexual abuse – State Journal
- Rep. Shelia Stubbs targets ‘racially motivated police calls’ in new bill – Cap Times
- Wisconsin Senate to vote on 1 of 8 homelessness bills – AP
- HUD: About 4.5K People Were Homeless In Wisconsin In 2019 – Wisconsin Public Radio
- “What it comes down to is being the wrong race in the wrong place:” Rep. Stubbs, Rep. Bowen Introduce Legislation Combating Racial Profiling – Madison 365
- 2nd Annual MLK Forum For Social Action to Focus on Madison’s White Progressives – Madison 365
- SWIB says ‘core fund’ grew 19.9%, ‘variable fund’ 28.6% in 2019 in good news for state pension system – AP
Thursday, January 16th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- School Board candidate Wayne Strong to campaign on ‘limited basis’ after medical incident – State Journal
- José Rea Seeks to Bring Experience With Adversity to County Board – Madison 365
City of Madison
- Canopy Doesn’t Get Alcohol License – WORT 89.9 FM
- Canopy’s landlord restricts hip-hop and ‘urban music’ – Tone Madison
- Luna’s Signs Letter of Intent for Truman Olson Grocery Store – Alder Tag Ever’s Blog
- Madison alcohol review committee rejects licenses for Silk Exotic strip club – Cap Times
- Luna’s Groceries selected to anchor Rule development on South Park Street – State Journal
- Madison mayor calls for ‘immediate action’ after report shows widespread harassment of city workers – Cap Times
- Mayor Calls for Action after Survey Results on City Work Culture – City of Madison Mayor’s Office
- Correction — Vilas Park Master Plan Survey Link – Alder Tag Evers Blog
- Defensive: Fiscal Note on Government Changes – Forwardlookout.com
- Silk Group denied licenses to open new strip club in Madison– WMTV
- Last dance – Isthmus
- Our fight for safe drinking water – Isthmus
Dane County
- Middleton Police Dept. picks Acting Chief as new top cop – WMTV
- County announces conservation land purchase – Waunakee Tribune
- Dane County to purchase 79 acres in town of Middleton for wetland restoration, flood water storage – State Journal
- Letter from the Tribune Editor: Couldn’t hurt to notice committee chair meetings – Waunakee Tribune
- Middleton selects new police chief -WKOW
- State issues PFAS warning for fish in Lake Monona and Starkweather Creek – Cap Times
- Onward and Upward – Isthmus
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Final candidate for Madison school district superintendent meets with community – WMTV
- Principal of Jefferson Middle School on leave, district says – WMTV
- Georgia education official would rely on career to change ‘mindsets’ as Madison superintendent – State Journal
- Jefferson Middle School principal taking “extended leave of absence” – State Journal
- Jefferson Middle School principal on ‘extended leave’ – WKOW
- Madison school superintendent finalist Gutierrez says he’s ‘an advocate for every single student’ – Cap Times
- Search for new Madison school superintendent continues with second of three finalists – WMTV
- MMSD Superintendent Finalist Matthew Guiterrez Says He’s Champion Every Student – Madison 365
Higher Ed
Put in the Irony Column
And more . . .
- State budget committee approves funding for high capacity well study – State Journal
- Reporters getting 1st taste of impeachment restrictions – AP
- Could Wisconsin And Illinois Be Headed For Different Time Zones? – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Ada Deer, Kenneth Cole Named Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees – Madison 365
- Defense Analyst Pierre Sprey Voices Opposition to the F-35s – WORT 89.9 FM
- Willy Street Co-op union comes to terms with management over absence policy – Cap Times
- County Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees – City of Madison
- Study Finds Wisconsin Most Segregated State in the U.S. – Madison 365
- County Executive Parisi and Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Announce the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees – Dane County
- Take Action: Trump trying to undo Fair Housing laws – Forwardlookout.com
- Don’t overthink it – Isthmus
- Round Up – Forwardlookout.com
- As a woman in construction, Dawn McIntosh is a rare owner – Cap Times
Wednesday, January 15th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
City of Madison
- Madison Children’s Museum working on plans for expansion – WKOW
- Committee denies Silk alcohol licenses as it buys Visions Night Club – WKOW
- Golf: At What Cost? – WORT 89.9 FM
- Vilas Park Master Plan Survey No. 4 plus updates! – Alder Tag Ever’s Blog
- PFAS Update – 1/15/20 – Alder Grant Foster’s Blog
- Statement from the Office of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding PFAS in Fish Tissue Samples – City of Madison
- No Refuse, Recycling or Drop-off Services on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – City of Madison Streets
- Parents raise concerns over crosswalk near Madison schools – WMTV
Dane County
- Health officials advise limited consumption of contaminated fish from Lake Monona – WKOW
- Donation to improve accessibility along shoreline at Dane County park – Channel3000.com
- DNR warns of PFAS in fish from Lake Monona, Starkweather Creek – State Journal
- Dane County Selected to Participate in New County Justice Peer Learning Network – Madison 365
- Dane County Regional Airport Collaborating with Wisconsin DNR on PFAS, Will Host Public Information Meetings – Dane County
- Fitchburg police experience non-emergency phone outage – WKOW
- Vote on Middleton police chief scheduled Wednesday – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Texas superintendent would be ‘champion for every single learner’ as Madison superintendent – State Journal
- Madison schools superintendent finalist Vanden Wyngaard stresses ‘students first’ at forum – Cap Times
- MMSD Superintendent Finalist Marguerite Vanden WynGaard Touts “Student First” Philosophy – Madison 365
- New York professor emphasizes equity, social justice in bid to be Madison Superintendent – State Journal
- Superintendent search: Thomas stresses successs for “all student’ in Madison School District is key – Cap Times
Higher Ed
Mo’ Meetings
- City of Madison – Meeting: EOC Appeals Committee Date: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 153 Madison, WI 53719
- Dane County 2020 Census Complete County Committee – Thursday Jan 16th – 3pm – Room 357 City-County Building
And More . . .
- Wisconsin firefighters lobby for PTSD benefits – WKOW
- Senators demand review of Army Reserve sexual assaults – AP
- The Student-Led Fight for Menstrual Equality with Bleed Shamelessly – WORT 89.9 FM
- Report out from the 2019 State Water Quality Task Force – WORT 89.9FM
- Capital City Hues – In our King Holiday Special Issue, hitting newsstands today, some community voices including Dr. Gloria Ladson Billings, Dr. Ruben Anthony, Samba Baldeh, Gloria Reyes, Dan Brown, Dr. Charles Taylor, Sharyl Kato and others will talk about Voting, Democracy and Civil Rights. Dr. Jonathan Overby and Dr. Gloria Hawkins and Ed Lee will be discussing the upcoming King Holiday Celebrations. And the late Rev. James C. Wright and the late Willie Lou Harris were honored with their photographs hanging in Governor Tony Evers’ office. These are just some of the stories in Your Capital City Hues.
Tuesday, January 14th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Meet the Candidates: Madison School Board Seat 6 – WORT 89.9 FM
City of Madison
- District 13 Updates: Vilas Park Master Plan Survey No. 3 plus more – Alder Tag Ever’s Blog
- Plan Commission gives nod to Madison College daycare center – Cap Times
- Let’s Drive Safely this Winter – City of Madison Fleet Service
- Madison Yards at Hill Farms Project meeting and Office Hours Reminder – District 19 Blog
- Voter ID questions answered – City of Madison Clerk
- Hands on Wisconsin: Taxpayers can only afford essential services — like golf – State Journal
- Monday Update: MB Board Meeting, LYRT Phase 2, Suspension and Wheel Building Classes – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- Village hears from DOT on Highway 73 timeline – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Sun Prairie redevelopment plan moves forward to full council vote – WMTV
- Dane County to Receive $25,000 Donation to Advance its Accessibility Initiative at County Parks – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
- ‘Day in the District’ visits begin in search for new Madison School District superintendent – WMTV
- Parents wait for answers in Middleton High racial incident – WKOW
- Madison School Board members want to vote on referenda in March – Cap Times
- Superintendent search: Gutiérrez hopes to be ‘uniter’ for Madison School District – Cap Times
- Madison School Board to consider renaming Glendale in honor of Dr. Virginia Henderson this month – Cap Times
Mo’ Meetings
- Meeting: President’s Work Group to Develop City-Wide Surveillance Equipment and Data Management Policies Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at 11:30 am Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703
And more
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Immediate Appeal Of Voter Purge Ruling – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Wisconsin appeals court puts on hold removal of up to 209,000 voters from registration rolls, handing Democrats a win – WKOW
- Judge finds Dem Elections Commission members in contempt in voter list case – Wis Politics
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Appeals court puts voter purge on hold, handing Democrats a win – State Journal
- Supreme Court passes on taking voter case appeal – Wis Politics
Monday, January 13th
City of Madison
- Committee Hears About PFAS Regulations Process – WORT 89.9 FM
- Swan rescued on Lake Mendota dies overnight – WKOW
- Swan that was rescued from icy Lake Mendota dies, but there’s a ‘silver lining’ – State Journal
- Madison Food Policy Council Announces 2020 See Grants Cycle – City of Madison Mayor’s Office
- ALRC, PFAS, Urban Design Commission – D15 Update 1/13/20
- Madison Metro Service Reduced on Monday, January 20 – City of Madison, Metro Transit
- A Risk for Lung Cancer: Test Your Home For Radon – City/Dane County Public Health (also in Spanish)
- Madison Food Policy Council Announces 2020 SEED Grants Cycle – City of Madison
- Stranded Tundra Swan Rescued from Lake Mendota – City of Madison Fire Department
Dane County
Madison Areas Schools
- Madison School District finds ‘broad support’ for 2 referendums; poll suggests passage – State Journal
Mo’ Meetings
- (Madison) Equal Opportunities Commission Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 153 Madison, WI 53703
- (Madison) Deferred Compensation Committee Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at 11:00 am
Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 202 Madison, WI 53703 - Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at 5:00 pm Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 010 Madison, WI 53703
And more . . .
- Superintendent search: Vanden Wyngaard wants to focus on social justice, equity in MMSD if selected – Cap Times
- Wisconsin appeals court puts on hold removal of up to 209,000 voters from registration rolls, handing Democrats a win – AP
- State Elections Commission Held In Contempt By Ozaukee County Judge – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Water Quality: The Good, The Bad and The Inadequate – WORT 89.9 FM
- Willy Street Workers Discuss Unionization and Labor Conditions – WORT 89.9 FM
Sunday, January 12th
City of Madison
- 115th Fighter Wing will conduct training flights starting Monday – WMTV
- Late Winter Market sees fewer visitors than first week, makes parking accommodations – Channel3000.com
- Stranded Tundra Swan Rescued from Lake Mendota – City of Madison
- Madison Snow Emergency Cancelled (with photos and policy issues included with the announcement)- Forwardlookout.com
- Snow Emergency Canceled – City of Madison
- Novel financing approach may help city absorb town of Madison – State Journal
- D6 Items of Interest Week of January 13, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel’s Blog
Madison Area Schools
- School Board would make decision on staff ‘racial incident’ discipline under proposals – Cap Times
- Madison School District superintendent finalists visit this week – Cap Times
Dane County
- Denied: Where did the final county budget package come from? – Forwardlokout.com
And more . . .
- Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make case to voters – State Journal
Saturday, January 11th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Madison School Board candidate Wayne Strong suspends campaign – State Journal
- Strong suspends School Board campaign against Vander Meulen – Cap Times
City of Madison
- Madison Neighborhood Assc. Board Accused Of Bullying – Caffeinated Politics
- Madison Declares Snow Emergency – Madison Streets Department
- City of Madison Week Ahead 1/13/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Downtown residents meet to establish conditions for supporting Langdon apartment building – Cap Times
- Updates & Week of Jan. 13 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck’s Blog
Dane County
- Dane County asks people to take caution during remainder of winter storm – Channel3000.com
- Continuous cover applications being accepted – Sun Prairie Star
- Grant programs help groups, schools protect waters – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County Week Ahead 1/13/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Area Schools
- Madison K-12 Administration & Board 2020 Referendum Rhetoric, Consulting and Planning – Schoolinfosystem.org
- Proposal would give Madison School Board decision in staff discipline for ‘racial incidents’ – State Journal
- Madison Area Schools Week Ahead 1/13/20 – Forwardlookout.com
And more . . .
- Sign the Petition! – Safe Skies Clean Water
- Third-party fundraisers can keep bulk of donations to public safety groups – State Journal
Friday, January 10th
City of Madison
- Madison mayor appoints city’s first Latina poet laureate – Channel3000.com
- Moxy by Marriott to bring fun to East Washington Ave – Cap Times
- Madison Children’s Museum proposes major addition – State Journal
- Two-fisted Snow Storm – Alder Tag Ever’s Blog
- Snow Plow Updates, 1/10/2020 – Alder Arvina Martin’s Blog
- Clerk’s Office Encourages Voters to Verify their Registration Status – City of Madison Clerk
- Whole Foods to relocate to larger space at proposed Madison Yards – State Journal
Dane County
- Dane County to Participate in County Justice Peer Learning Network – Dane County
- Engage Dane: #irony – Forwardlookout.com
- Two Grant Programs Help Local Groups and Schools Take Action to Protect Area Waters – Apply Now – Dane County
- No response from Dane County to my open records requests – Forwardlookout.com
- Closed meetings equate to disappointing county leadership – Sun Prairie Star
Madison Areas Schools
K-12
- Should Glendale School be Renamed for Dr. Virginia Henderson? Now’s the Time to Weigh In – Madison 365
- Madison Schools, MSCR Cancel All Weekend Activities – Madison 365
- Surprise! A School Board Retreat Tomorrow! – Forwardlookout.com
Higher Ed
- Chancellor Blank says New York Times coverage of Homecoming video controversy ‘lacks context, nuance’ – Badger Herald
And more . . .
- Breaking Down Two State Reports On Water Quality – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Evers approves Wisconsin Guard sex assualt ombudsman – AP
- Evers hires ombudsman to oversee sexual assualt investigations in Wisconsin National Guard – Cap Times
- Applications for $75 million in transportation grants exceed $1.4 billion in total project value – State Journal
Thursday, January 9th
City of Madison
- The fight for safe drinking water: Will Madison officials pay attention to the science on PFAS? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- City course helping snow removal businesses reduce salt – WKOW
- Austin Carl’s Dream for Canopy Nightclub Not Ready For Prime Time – Caffeinated Politics
- Angela Trudell Vasquez, Madison’s Newest Poet Laureate – Mayor’s Office
- Winter farmers’ market moves to Garver, drawing crowds – and traffic – Cap Times
- Implementing changes to Madison’s government would add staff, cost millions – Cap Times
- The fight for safe drinking water – Isthmus
- The tax on water – Isthmus
- Crazy little thing called parking – Isthmus
Dane County
- What does the Henry Vilas Zoo Commission do? – Forwardlookout.com
- County Board vs. County Executive spat – Forwardlookout.com
- Next Middleton police chief to be named next week – WMTV
- Epic Systems adds to Storybook Campus with Castaway and Mystery buildings – Cap Times
- Applications Now Being Accepted for Dane County’s Popular Continuous Cover Program – Dane County
- Sharon Corrigan tackled the hard issues – Isthmus (Cieslewicz)
- Oddballs and swampers – Isthmus
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Found in translation – Isthmus
Higher Ed
- Four UW-Madison Faculty Ranked Among Most Influential Education Scholars in the U.S. – Madison 365
- Searches begin for deans of Law School and L&S – UW Madison
And more . . .
- Protesters hold “No War” demonstration in Madison – WKOW
- Former Wisconisn National Guard Commander Under Air Force Investigation – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Evers Assigns ‘Homework’ To Legislators: Clean Water, Cap Insulin Costs, Address Homelessness – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Air Force confirms former National Guard commander under investigation – WKOW
- Evers, Democrats push bills to cut prison population – AP
- Free Bikes 4 Kidz hopes to give 2,000 refurbished bicycles to area youth – State Journal
- Air Force confirms Wisconsin National Guard’s former commander Donald Dunbar under investigation – AP
- Soft Opening for First-Ever Black Women’s Health and Wellness Center a Joyous Occasion – Madison 365
- Lawmakers Unveil $10M Plan To Clean Up Water in Wisconsin – Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, January 8th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Waunakee area voters to see some contested elections this spring – Waunakee Tribune
- Three incumbent city alders face challengers in April election – The Cambridge News
- Area candidates step up to plate – DeForest Times-Tribune
- New Council will focus on inclusion – Oregon Observer
- Candidates file for spring election – Monona/Cottage Grove Herald-Independent
- Three incumbent city alders face challengers in April election – Sun Prairie Star
City of Madison
- Hands on Wisconsin – Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway wants to act globally not locally – State Journal
- Angela Trudell Vasquez on Arts Activism – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison “Not the Worst” for Homeless Individuals – WORT 89.9 FM
- Edgewood can now host games on athletic field, after Madison Common Council vote – WMTV
- Madison City Attorney Michael May to retire – State Journal
- January Office Hours and University Avenue Project Update – Alder Keith Furman’s Blog
- An Update on the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan: Public Meetings – Alder Syed Abbas’ Blog
- Westgate Mall development plans could include housing, restaurants – WKOW
- Cap Times Talk: Madison’s gentrifying neighborhoods – the good, the bad and the ugly – Cap Times
- DJ looks to open nightclub/coffee shop in former Prism space on Williamson Street – Cap Times
- Madison City Attorney Michael May to retire in June – Cap Times
- City Council names Angie Trudell Vasquez as next Madison poet laureate – Cap Times
- $100 million redevelopment of Westgate Mall proposed by Madison company – State Journal
- Madison City Council repeals Edgewood’s master plan, allowing west side school to host games – Cap Times
- Candidate filing deadline extended for 8th Aldermanic District in Madison – State Journal
- Canopy night club owner says he’s more focused on lounge, cafe aspect – State Journal
- Task force finds current Madison city government setup limits representation for communities of color, low-income populations – Madison 365
- Forestry Section Moves to the Streets Division – City of Madison Forestry
- Madison real estate developer plans to demolish Westgate Mall and redevelop – WKOW
- Still time to file to run for District 8 alder! – Forwardlookout.com
- Candidate Filing Deadline Extended for 8th Aldermanic District – City of Madison Clerk
- City towing policy? Or retaliation? – Forwardlookout.com
- City leaders propose new Airbnb ordinance – WMTV
- Angela Trudell Vasquez Becomes Madison’s First Latina Poet Laureate – Madison 365
- Madison alders vote to repeal Edgewood master plan – WKOW
Mo’ Meetings
- posted 11:10 – Meeting: President’s Work Group to Review Council Communication Tools & Processes
Date: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 12:15 pm
Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 215 Madison, WI 53703 - posted 2:29 – Meeting: Humanitarian Award Commission, Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (agenda not in legistar?)
Date: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Location: City-County Building 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 523 Madison, WI 53703
Dane County
- Private Dane County Board ‘chairs meetings’ raise questions about government transparency – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County recieves approval for new ADA position – Wisconsin Law Journal
- Dane County health officials call for vaccine waiver elimination – WKOW
- Henry Vilas Zoo to focus on expanding conservation efforts, education programs – WMTV
Madison Area Schools
- Madison School family responds to lawsuit against guidance for trans and nonbinary students – WORT 89.9 FM
- Middleton school officials refuse to reveal pay to worker on leave – WKOW
And more . . .
- Tony Evers, Democratic lawmakers unveil bill package as ‘first step’ towards criminall justice reform – State Journal
- Wisconsin Lawmakers Push for Clean Water – WORT 89.9 FM
- Lawmaker task force urges $10M for clean water initiatives – WKOW
- Air Force confirms Wisconsin commander under investigation – AP
- Legislative taask force proposes water quality initiatives – State Journal
- F-35 Opposition Continues… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Did you pack weed in your carry-on? O’Hare and Midway airports now have boxes for dumping recreational marijuana before boarding a plane – Chicago Tribune
- Wisconsin’s tax burden, by share of income, hits lowest point in half century – State Journal
- Taxes consumed smaller percentage of income again in 2019 – AP
Tuesday, January 7th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Local Spring Ballots are set – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Final list of Madison-area candidates running in the 2020 spring elections – State Journal
- Five Dane County Board seats will see races in spring election – Cap Times
- Madison School Board races to feature one primary, an incumbent challenge – State Journal
- One primary, two contested seats for Madison School Board election – Cap Times
- Meet the Local Government Spring Candidates – Forwardlookout.com
City of Madison
- New owners to demolish Westgate Mall, build major mixed-use development – WMTV
- Task force: government setup limits representation for minorities, low income residents – Fox47.com
- Council debates removing Edgewood master plan, restriction on home games – Channel3000.com
- Madison City Council: Edgewood can host games on field, repeal its master plan – State Journal
- City surveillance camera overhaul planned; felony crime on Regent Street not recorded – WKOW
- Changes aimed at making city government more fair would cost $2.2 million annually – State Journal
- Redevelopment surges on Madison’s East Washington corridor – WMTV
- What with the Madison City Council talk about tonight – Forwardlookout.com
- OPTIONAL Neighborhood Grant Workshop – City of Madison Planning Division
- Get Ready for the 2020 Elections – City of Madison Clerk’s Office
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway: MetroForward – Forwardlookout.com
Cancelled!
- Meeting: Education Committee Cancelled
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703
Dane County
- Public weighs in on Veridian Homes plan in Waunakee – Waunakee Tribune
- Sheriff’s department finds no “criminal conduct” on part of Zoological Society – Isthmus
- Dane County Sheriff: No criminal conduct found with Vilas Zoo society’s use of donations – Cap Times
- Vilas Zoo: Investigation clears zoological society in donation accounting tiff – State Journal
- No ‘criminal conduct’ found after investigation into Henry Vilas Zoo donations – WKOW
- Dane County meetings you won’t find online – Forwardlookout.com
Mo’ Meetings
- Dane County Human Services Board – 1/7/2020 at 5:30 – City County Building 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Madison, WI 53703 Room 354
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Discuss and Finalize Summary Notes from Listening Sessions
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Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Hearing officer: District’s suspension of Nuestro Mundo social worker had ‘chilling effect’ on black excellence work, should be overturned – Cap Times
- Hearing officer finds ‘no just cause’ for discipline of teacher who used the N-word – State Journal
- Madison School Board members support Community Schools as staff search for best way to evaluate program – Cap Times
And more . . .
- The Fight for Fair Maps in Wisconsin with Rep. Dianne Hesselbein – WORT 89.9 FM
- Trailblazing Astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison to Speak at MLK Memorial Lecture – Madison 365
- Week of January 6th, 2020 – Forwardlookout.com/WORT 89.9 FM
- Astronaut Mae Jemison to speak at UW-Madison for Martin Luther King Jr. event – UW-Madison
- New Proposed State Legislation To Limit Payday Loan Interest Rates – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Civil Rights Activist Joyce Ladner Will Highlight Upcoming MLK Festivities in Madison – Madison 365
Monday, January 6th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Special Education issues expected to play big role in Madison school board election – Channel3000.com
- Wayne Strong Officially Kicks Off Campaign for Madison School Board – Madison 365
City of Madison
- City Council to appoint first Latina as Madison’s next poet laureate – State Journal
- Developer proposes another big housing project for booming East Washington Avenue – State Journal
- New liquor license sought for Garver event space – Isthmus
- Absurd Fiscal Note on Government Reform – Forwardlookout.com
- Voter Education Ambassador Training – Alder Arvina Martin’s Blog
- Who Governs Dane County and Madison Public Health Department? – Forwardlookout.com
- Monday Update: Two City meetings, bike swap, Free Bikes 4 Kidz – Madison Bikes
- City Meeting Scheduler: Week of January 6, 2020 – Alder Sheri Carter’s Blog
- How Does Madison Rank in Criminalizing Homelessness? – Forwardlookout.com
- New Year, New Look!- D15 Update 1/6/20 – Alder Grant Foster’s Blog
- Madison may tighten enforcement for Airbnb operators – State Journal
- Report finds Madison’s government structure ‘fundamentally unfair’ to minorities, low income residents – Cap Times
- Canopy Nightclub Adds To Alcohol Overload on Madison’s Williamson Street – Caffeinated Politics
Projects
- Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (New timelines and public meeting dates) – City Engineering
Mo’ Meetings
- added 9:03 am – Meeting: Multicultural Affairs Committee
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at 11:30 am
Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 153 Madison, WI 53703 - added 9:10 am – Meeting: Public Safety Review Subcommittee
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at 6:15 pm
Location: Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 204 Madison, WI 53703
Dane County
- Henry Vilas Zoo launches Conservation Club – Sun Prairie Star
- Public speaks about Dane County mental health funding – Channel3000.com
- Public can offer input on Yahara River Trail Project – McFarland Thistle
- Dane County Executive Joe Parisi Announces Grant Programs for Conservation Projects – County Executive
- Who Governs Dane County and Madison Public Health Department? – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Area Schools
- Madison School District looking to sustain ‘community schools’ before possible expansion – State Journal
- Performers seek to inspire interest in arts at Komrey Middle School – State Journal
And more . . .
- Protesters Say, “No War in Iran” – WORT 89.9 FM
- Carl DuRocher, disability rights activist remembered as ‘courageous’ and ‘gracious’ dies at 73 – State Journal
- Wisconsin Legislature seeks to kill lawsuit on voter purge – State Journal/AP
- Wisconsin GOP resurrects Bill to Make English Official Language – Madison365
- Carl DuRocher, disability rights activist, ran out road, dies at 73 – State Journal
- Plain Talk: Despite the gloom, there’s good news at the University of Wisconsin – Cap Times
- Madison and Dane County to hold 35th annual MLK Day celebration with noted civil rights activist – State Journal
Sunday, January 5th
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Editorial: 2020 Spring election – deciding to run – Channel3000.com
City of Madison
- D6 Items of Interest Week of January 6, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel’s Blog
- Short-term rental hosts would have more rules under proposed ordinance – Cap Times
And more . . .
Saturday, January 4th
City of Madison
- Catalytic Converter Thefts – Alder Arvina Martin’s Blog
- City Week Ahead 1/6/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- WORT seeks to move block party and make it ‘WORTstock’ – State Journal
- Updates & Week of Jan 6 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck’s Blog
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 1/6/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Private Dane County Board ‘chairs meetings’ raise questions about government transparency – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison Area Schools Week Ahead 1/6/20 – Forwardlookout.com
And more . . .
Friday, January 3rd
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Potential primary for seat 6 as Karen Ball files papers joining Maia Pearson & Christina Gomez Schmidt – Forwardlookout.com
City of Madison
- Madison city camera failure hinders probe into attack on Uber driver – WKOW
- Christmas Tree Collection – Alder Michael Tierney’s Blog
- Canopy Nightclub, Cacophony Gearing Up For Williamson Street Neighborhood – Caffeinated Politics
Dane County
- New Downtown Med Drop Locations Available – Dane County Sheriff’s Office
And more . . .
- Rally Against War With Iran Planned for Saturday at State Capitol – Madison 365
- What is public record? with guest host Dylan Brogan – WORT A Public Affair
- Madisonians to rally against war with Iran this Saturday – Tone Madison
- Local Government Guide is Back! – Forwardlookout.com
- Nominations for 2019 City-County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award Due This Afternoon – Madison 365
- Plain Talk: Senate Republicans prioritize lawyer’s paychecks over homelessness initiatives – Cap Times
Thursday, January 2nd
Spring Elections (more spring elections information here with County, School Board and City candidate Info)
- Madison School Board races starting to emerge as filing deadline approaches – State Journal
- At least two Madison School Board races contested this spring – Cap Times
- Wayne Strong files papers to challenge Nikki VanderMuelen, Christina Gomex Schmidt files to run for seat vacated by Kate Toews. – Forwardlookout.com
- How much is in candidate campaign warchests? – Forwardlookout.com
City of Madison
- May take 5 days to restore power at Madison apartment after residents displaced – WMTV
- Electrical fire, explosion knocks out power at Downtown apartment building on New Year’s Eve – State Journal
- New Year’s Eve explosion and fire displaces dozens in Madison – WKOW
- Some Madison residents displaced, downtown building partially without power – WMTV
- Edgewood won’t pursue compromise on athletic field, calls master plan ‘unwieldy, awkward’ – State Journal
- Curbside tree collection begins Thursday in Madison – WKOW
Dane County
- January 6 hearing seeks mental health input – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County’s Vilas Zoo announces fundraising effort – State Journal
- Public encouraged to weigh in on use of funds for mental health services – Cap Times
- County Board Subcommittee to hold Public Hearing on Gaps in Mental Health Services – Dane County Board
- Henry Vilas Zoo Launches New Membership Program – County Executive
- Public Information Meeting for Phase Two Lower Yahara River Trail – Land and Water Resources, Dane County
- Up shit creek – Isthmus
And more . . .
- Conservative Group Asks Judge To Hold State In Contempt In Voter Purge Case – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Conservative legal group alleges Elections Commission in contempt of court – State Journal
- Conservatives seek immediate purge of voters in Wisconsin – AP
Wednesday, January 1st
Struggling to find anything today . . . if fact, some of these might be from yesterday.
City of Madison
- Madison has higher than average number of female police officers – WKOW
- Christmas tree collection details for Madison residents – WMTV
Dane County
- Downtown Sun Prairie redevelopment plan awaits city approval – WKOW
- Sun Prairie’s plan to rebuild – WKOW
And more . . .
- An Update on Registration Status Of 200,000 Wisconsin Voters – Wisconsin Public Radio
- 35th Annual Madison-Dane County King Holiday Observance – Madison 365
- Plain Talk: Our country is gripped by incivility, and women get more than their share of it – Cap Times
- Broadcast tower work seems like ’empty promises’ as project heads into new year – State Journal