Band Girlfriend Update!
Haven't done this for a while, but I have to admit, it's kinda cool to go to Triple M website and see Baghdad Scuba Review there . . . and there's some good shows coming up. I"m most excited about the show at the Majestic with Soul Shaker.
Yard Sign Wars!
Since people are thinking about elections today (If you're not, you should be! Don't forget to vote!) I thought I'd post some information about when and where a tenant and when a landlord can post yard signs.
City Attorney Response to Overture Alternate, Alternate
i.e. the Schmidt/Bidar-Sielaff version that labor is supporting.
I bolded the highlights for you. Since I'm throwing so much at you this morning....
Thinking you need a Union?
Well, learn how to do it yourself! As "management" I probably shouldn't be encouraging this . . . but it would...
County Week Ahead
13 meetings here, but probably more complete!
Vicky Selkowe earns endorsement of entire Madison School Board in AD48 race
Remember, ForwardLookout is a multi-author blog, and we're not all supporting the same candidates. I'm supporting Vicky Selkowe, and I thought this was pretty impressive news: in very strong Democratic field, today she announced the endorsement of every elected member of the Madison School Board. Now, I'm biased, but more and more I'm hearing her described as 'front-runner'... read on for the announcement!
Months Later . . . City Attorney’s Office Chimes In
Finally! The official word. These tenant/landlord laws changed December 21st - now here's the city attorney's interpretation. And they seem to have changed their mind on Section 8.
What do the Bus Fare Increases Actually Mean
All the prices are going up, not just the one-ride price. Monthly bus passes would be up to $64. And the low-income price, essentially unaffordable.
County Week Ahead (Updated/Finished)
25 meetings. . .
Last Chance to Speak to Human Services Budget
We finally have the Health and Human Needs amendments available to the public, and this will be the last time we get to speak, even tho it is the first time we actually have amendments and can see what they are voting on. Sigh . . .
A Cowards Call to Arms
Steve King didn't hold back when he talked about the opponents of Shiva Bidar-Sielaffs resolution on immigration that passed the council unanimously. And they are fighting back.
Explaining the “blah, blah, blah” . . .
Oh, I'm so busted. Good call on that one Erik. You should go read his post, and then mine will make more sense. And, because its a really good argument for how you can get involved with citizen journalism.