What’s So Scary About a Train?
"What's so scary about a train?" That question deserves to be asked seriously because within the answer lies the path forward for those who want to see rail transportation projects of all types survive and thrive in Wisconsin.
Martin Luther King Day/Weekend Events
Mark your calendars for the the 17th and the weekend before . . .
Heroic Efforts to Save People’s Lives
No matter what the officials might tell you, not everyone gets into shelter and in this cold weather, that could mean the difference between life and death. Check out what various churches, community volunteers and private citizens have been doing!
Edgewater Project-Labor Agreement Still Elusive
I've heard back from everyone except Bruer and Maniaci and the Building Trades. See the alder responses below.
Mayor’s Office War on the Homeless, Part III
Ok - so that list of police calls in Part II was a little bogus and over-exaggerated, but there were some real issues in there. Yesterday, two gems of emails came out from the Mayor's office. Here's the latest on the Mayor's office campaign to rid themselves of the homeless in the building
Wow, Interesting Madison Prep Debate.
Allen Ruff has been blogging about Kaleem Caire and in pointing out the facts, he has drawn criticism for attacking Caire. However, I...
What Should the City Do About the Emerald Ash Borer?
You have 7 options! What would you pick? Read this to learn what is a cambium, why you won't want to where purple, what those purple triangle things are that you see and about some likely nasty chemicals!
Today’s Question: Do our laws apply to Tim Bruer?
That is the question Michael Basford, the Chair of the Dane County Democratic Party is asking. I have a little different question.
“Eutheanize Welfare Kids”? Seriously?
Fighting Poverty Coalition, Madison Urban Ministy, Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin, UTI (Union de Trabajadores Inmigrantes), Take Back the Land - Madison, Freedom Inc, Progressive Dane and our many and growing coalition members are speaking up, because this is unacceptable.
Council Recap (Part I), Sans Zoning Code Rewrite
Well, I got done what I could, I was triple booked last night. This includes the discussion on the hijacking of the Madison Metro bus for the Republican Senators . . . so enjoy! Part II and III may appear later this week if I have time!
Steve’s Liquor – What does the City Owe Them?
Or Dane County, for that matter. From the council meeting the last week. With a little follow up and some bk comments.
Your Turn, Please Help.
If you read my blog even 1/3 of the time you are well versed to help . . . please email your alders and county board supes - it'll take only a few moments!