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Media Fail: EIS on F-35s is a decision making tool, not a decision

Reading local headlines one would be led to believe that the EIS was some sort of determination that Madison is still the number one choice for F-35s.  That is not what an EIS is . . .

How Did the Air National Guard Respond to Madison’s Comments on F-35s?

How did the Air National Guard respond to the over 6,000 comments made by the public during the comment period for the Draft EIS?  I'm not impressed.

Final EIS for F35s is out – How did Madison Rank?

This is a quick look at the final Environmental Impact Statement released today by the Air National Guard.  It contains their analysis of how they will impact our community or 4 others.

Second Denial of County Board Open Records Request

Who decided what is in the final Dane County budget package that is presented and passed WITHOUT DISCUSSION? I'm going to find out, one way or the other.  Looks like I'm gonna need lawyers, guns and money. (ok, no guns.)

Who is the County Board thinking about giving a raise to now?

"Constitutional Officers Compensation" has been on the Personnel and Finance Commmittee agenda for the last two meetings.  What's it all about? 
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Dane County Week Ahead – 2/17/20

Plans for Alliant Energy Center plowing ahead, county board meets, active shooter training and more.

Video: Warning, think before you eat Lake Monona and Starkweather Creek Fish

Only 1 meal (8 oz) of bluegill a week and the rest of the fish only each once a month.  Don't touch the foam either.  Other lakes haven't yet been tested, but will be.

Video: F-35s, PFAS, Truax and You – A Forum

In case you didn't brave the snowy weather on Sunday and missed the forum, here's the video for you and shorter clips if you want to skip around!

F-16s will be flying during evening hours this week

Here's the notice from the Wisconsin Air National Guard with the times that they will be taking off or landing at the Dane County Airport.
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Dane County Board Week Ahead – 2/10/20

Purchasing properties for parks and emergency management, smoking at Alliant Energy Center, coronavirus updates, Airport Commission talks PFAS and more.

Recap: So, who got elected to Dane County Board leadership positions?

Last night the county board met to fill the positions of 1st Vice Chair and 2nd Vice chair.  Who won the elections?

What are Dane County’s Plans for Redistricting?

I was going to go to the Executive Committee tonight and listen in, but the meeting was cancelled.  But then I got curious!