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Madison Metro’s Stroller Policy

Just a reminder of the policy and the consequences. This is on the Transit and Parking commission agenda for Wednesday. And its not just about strollers . . . even tho that is the name of the policy.

Tenant’s Rights Attack – 33 more changes!

Late yesterday afternoon we learned of the newest attack on tenant rights. I gotta admit, when the Republicans attack tenants, they do it completely and thoroughly - and the particularly hate Madison, Fitchburg and Dane County tenants. Check out the long list of things they will be changing if successful.

More Not in the News Round Up

Still catching up on my long list of blogging topics . . . so here some more things you should know that I didn't get to yesterday! More for the "good news" portion of the blog!

How Not to Address Poverty

I've been looking into the county's efforts around poverty. I was going to give them a report card on the Task Force on Poverty Report, but of course, its near impossible to do on-line research on this so it is taking quite some time . . . but here's what I've found that I can share so far.
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Dane County Week Ahead 7/13/20

Lake levels, more funding/toys for the sheriff's office, budget discussions and department equity reports for budget.
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County Board a “rubber stamp” for $95M?

Tonight the Personnel and Finance Committee will meet to discuss several items but among them is spending FEMA emergency funds and $95M in CARES funding, but the decisions have already been made and the funding is already being spent.

County Board Meeting . . . Tonight?

Rescheduled due to the storm and earlier than usual - at 6:00

Behind on Demolition Updates

Here's the latest, from the last month for so, for what it is worth. 11 notices, mostly downtown.

Andy Heidt Demands Walker Immediately Schedule Election

You know, people have the right to be represented!
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Dane County Week Ahead 10/4/21

Budgeting and redistricting, redistricting and budgeting!  It's that time of year folks!

City-wide Summit on Housing as a Human Right

Yesterday was the anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, and a broad Coalition of people are going to Meet April 27, 2013 to realize his vision.

On your own again this week.

Sorry, one more week of weak blogging.