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Free Camping in Dane County Parks!!!

I must have missed the resolution, but it appears that there is now free camping in Dane County Parks - perhaps its just a little celebration of Earth Day?

Amendments to Tree Lane Security Proposal

An alternate proposal (Tree Lane Alternate) that the council will be considering tonight lowers the amount of money to be spent and replaces security with 24/7 staff at the front desk.

Explanation of How We Got our Bike Boxes

This is an informational memo on the Ped Bike Motor Vehicle Commission agenda . . . there was no process, "staff" just decided to do it. No doubt with urging from the Mayor's office.

Bicyclists Ring in the New Year With a Brisk Lake Monona Bike Ride

Twenty degree weather and strong winds were no match for Madison Bike Winter’s first event of 2011:  A 90-minute ride around lake Monona.  Four...

Robin Vos’ Slumlord Bill May Pass today!

So, this is it, the bills destroying tenants rights, and tipping the scales in favor of unscrupulous landlords is headed for passage.

We need An Apology, Compensation and Report Back!

Homeless Issues Committee Unanimously agreed to ask the police and city officials to apologize to the homeless persons who last all their worldly possession on State St. when the police and parks department broke the law and threw their stuff in a dump truck.

Donations Needed for Warming Shelter

The warming shelter opens today, and there is a long list of items that they need. But . . . uh, only the things on this list.

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.

Scott Walker Slaps Down Blaska

In case you have not heard, Scott Walker's campaign manager, Michael Grebe,  is suing the Madison School District.    Well, Grebe could not sue the...

Overture Round Up (Updated!)

This is one of the many meetings I didn't make it to last night, but here's some of the information you might be interested...

Tenant Resource Center “Iron Chef” Cook-off Tonight!

5 - 7 Brink Lounge (701 E Washington Ave) . . .

One Year Stronger & Remembering

Here's my video from last year on this day and the video from the Wisconsin Day Rally on Saturday.