Week of June 29
Forward Lookout's Brenda Konkel and WORT host Dylan Brogan walk us through this week in (virtual)public meetings in Madison and Dane County.
How will Dane County Spend its $95M in CARES Act money
Well, here's the list . . . look what has been flagged as ineligible.
Alders, County Board Supervisors call for COVID-19 rebound metrics and more
Contract tracers, mandate masks in public, close bars and restaurants for in-person service and more. Plus serious questions about Chamber of Commerce roles in reopening plan when our elected officials were not asked for input.
Wed – Sun Round Up 6/24 – 28
Rounds ups of round ups and info you might be interested in.
Dane County Phase 2 COVID 19 numbers rising and why we aren’t required to...
So, the Dane County numbers are going up, up and up (4 to 5 times more new cases) and the percentage of test coming back positive are like they were end of March and beginning of April. But there's no going back . . .only forward.
Dane County Board Criminal Justice Reform Package
It's not enough until they decide not to spend $150M on a new jail and and figure out how to keep the jail population down 40% like it is now. And the triage center has to be the number one priority, so there are options other than the jail.
Dane County Week Ahead 6/29/20
Youth Commission discussion on current events, Lakes and Watershed budget, courts impact on reduced jail population and more.
Round Up June 19 – 23, 2020
Updates of updates and more updates, city and county.
Week of 6/22/20
Here’s Brenda Konkel and Dylan Brogan with a preview of what’s happening this week in the city of Madison and Dane County.
Overture Cutting Staff Positions – More info on Overture’s future next week
I'm sure they'll be coming to the taxpayers with their hands out again during the next city budget . . . the only question is how much?
Mega Round Up June 4 – 18
Well that got away from me. I. Can't. Keep. Up. Interesting times we're living in. Here's some mostly City related items you might be interested in. For up to date news, see the Konkel Round Up on the home page. Updated multiple times per day.
Dane County Government Week Ahead 6/15/20
Money continues to be liberally distributed, county board gets diversity training and public health update, 5 year consolidated plan, redistricting and more.