Round Up - August 2020 - Forward Lookout

Monday, August 31st

City of Madison

Student-led protest pushes for arrest of Rusten Sheskey – WORT 89.9 FM
Protesters in downtown Madison want Legislature to act on police reform – Channel3000.com
Demonstrators seek investment in Black communities – WKOW
COVID and Campus – City of Madison
Civilian Oversight & Independent Monitor, Municipal Golf Final Report – D15 Update 8/31/20
September Office Hours & Democracy in the Park Event Planned for September 26 & October 3 – Alder Kieth Furman
Police Accountability and Independent Community Oversight – Alder Tag Evers
Madison Public Market – Alder Syed Abbas
City Meeting Schedule: Week of August 31, 2020 – Alder Sheri Carter
City Meeting Schedule: Week of August 31, 2020 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
Important Election Information – Democracy in the Park – Alder Michael Tierney
Give Your Comment on the Search for the Next Madison Chief of Police – WORT 89.9 FM
Concrete demolition of Government East Garage begins – City of Madison
Madison City Council poised to approve civilian oversight for police – State Journal
New bridge, new city position, and new BCycle station – Madison Bikes
Recommendations for Madison Police Department protest policies – Forwardlookout.com
Overnight ramp closures set for Monday, Tuesday nights at Beltline-South Towne Drive interchange – State Jounral
‘Deleterious’ public service cuts likely without federal aid, new research predicts – Cap Times
Hundreds gather to demand DOJ take action in shooting of Jacob Blake – Madison 365

Projects

Cottage Grove Road (I39 to Sprecher Rd)

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting:	Board of Assessors
Date:	Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020 at 9:00 am
Location:	Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703

Meeting:	Board of Review
Date:	Wednesday, Sep. 2, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Location:	Madison, WI

Dane County

County Executive Parisi’s Statement Regarding Memorial Service for Deputy Rick Treadwell – Dane County

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Some MMSD staff asked to choose between in-person learning or resigning – Channel3000.com
Area school districts prepare to start classes during pandemic – WKOW

Higher Ed

Campus protest asks for UW to reopen more safely – Channel3000.com

And more . . .

Week of August 31, 2020 – Forwardlookout.com
‘They failed us’: Lawmakers take no action during special session on police reform – Channel3000.com
How chemicals like PFAS can increase your risk of severe COVID-19 – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Common pollutant linked to 11% higher virus death rate – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Legislature takes no immediate action during special session on police accountability – State Journal
New law implements measures reducing use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam – Channel3000.com

Sunday, August 30

City of Madison

D6 Items of Interest Week of August 31, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel
Saying no to Racism in District 13 – Alder Tag Evers
Updates August 30, 2020 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer

Madison Area Schools

‘Endless’ opportunities in new $150 million Verona High School — whenever students return – State Journal

And more . . .

Kenosha, Racism and F-35s – Safe Skies Clean Water
Conservative Madison Radio Host Gets Needed Comeuppance – Caffeinated Politics

Saturday, August 29th

City of Madison

Updates & Week of August 31 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Condemning Terrorist Threats in our City – Alder Tag Evers
WATCH NOW: Hundreds of protesters in Madison demand justice for Jacob Blake – State Journal
Hundreds in Madison march in solidarity with Kenosha protestors – Channe3000.com
‘Leave your guns at home,’ Dane County DA responds to protests, destruction – WKOW
Madison’s Justice for Jacob march brings message to Department of Justice – WKOW
We stand with the Madison Police Department AND want to shoot protesters – Forwardlookout.com
City of Madison Week Ahead 8/31/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Dane County

Dane County DA releases statement on Blake shooting, protests – Channel3000.com
Dane County Week Ahead 8/31/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools

Madison School District Week Ahead 8/31/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Friday, August 28th

City of Madison

August 29 & 30: Souls to the Polls Drive-Thru Unity Picnic, Voter Education & Virtual Movie NIght – Alder Barbara McKinney
Committee discussing body cams for Madison officers – Channel3000.com
Students gather at State Capitol for ‘March on Madison’ – Channel3000.com
Activists join March on Madison to protest violence against Black people – WKOW
Madison Council member catches heat for reposting flyer that called on protesters to ‘f— s— up’ – State Journal
Madison could get one step closer to overseeing its police department tonight – Channel3000.com
Madison mayor provides update on city work related to criminal justice reform, crime prevention, racial disparities – Channel3000.com

Dane County

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul files briefs in support of Dane County emergency school closures – State Journal
Wisconsin Attorney General supports Dane County’s emergency order limiting in-person school – Channel3000.com
Madison Catholic school petitions State Supreme Court to challenge virtual school mandate – WKOW

Madison Area Schools

Higher Ed

UW fraternities and sororities commit to fall events without alcohol – Cap Times

Thursday, August 27th

City of Madison

Impact Demand hosts third night of protests after Jacob Blake shooting – Badger Herald
Developer to raze strip mall for five-story, mixed-use project on South Park Street – State Journal
Is Madison ready to prioritize people over property? – Isthmus
Update on City Work Related to Criminal Justice Reform, Crime Prevention, and Racial Disparities – City of Madison
Freedom Inc. speaks out against body cameras as city committee discusses feasibility for MPD – Channel3000.com
Madison police monitoring people carrying guns at protests – WKOW
No arrests made as Madison protests remain peaceful overnight – Channel3000.com
Elected officials join Black Lives Matter protest on third night since shooting of Jacob Blake – Badger Herald
MPD: Community leader stops further destruction during mostly peaceful night of protests – WKOW
Wednesday protest peaceful as community leaders, activists split over protest tactics – WKOW

Dane County

Lawsuits challenge Public Health’s authority to close private schools – Cap Times
Private schools launch different efforts against Dane County’s virtual school mandate – WKOW
Dane County coronavirus map for August 27 – Madison365

Madison Area Schools

K-12

MMSD tells some staff to accept in-person child care reassignment or resign – Cap Times

Higher Ed

UW limits size of in-person events for student orgs this fall – Cap Times
COVID questions: elevators, staying informed, campus testing – Campus News
Resources for responding to someone not wearing a face covering – Campus News

Wednesday, August 26th

City of Madison

Search for Next Chief of Police – Alder Arvina Martin
Wed 8/26/20 Virtual meeting East Isthmus & Yahara Watershed study – Alder Marsha Rummel
Protests over shooting of Jacob Blake continue – WORT 89.9 FM
Peace reigns in Downtown Madison protests on 4th night following shooting of Jacob Blake – State Journal
Peaceful start to Downtown Madison protests on 4th night following shooting of Jacob Blake – State Journal
Protests continue in downtown Madison for 4th straight night – Channel3000.com
Updated link – Alder Abbas is Hosting a Public Safety Meeting with MPD Captain Brian Ackeret – Alder Syed Abbas
Search for Next Chief of Police Update – Alder Keith Furman
Madison Police chief denies claim teen pressured to recant hate crime claim – WKOW
Overnight violence again targets downtown Madison businesses – WKOW
MPD Statement on Tuesday Night Disturbances – Alder Mike Verveer
‘This is a distraction:’ Community leaders frustrated as peaceful protests end with more damage – Channel3000.com

Dane County

COMMUNITY PRESENTATION TO BE HELD ON TRIAGE CENTERS AND CRISIS-CARE-CONTINUUM – Dane County
County Executive Parisi’s Statement on Lawsuit Filed Against Public Health Madison/Dane County’s Latest Emergency Order – Dane County
Chamber of Commerce role in crafting reopen plan rankles some elected officials – Madison 365
Mile-long stretch of Capital City Trail to close for resurfacing until November – Channel3000.com
Portion of McKee Road to close overnight Wednesday to Thursday – State Journal

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Higher Ed

UW-Madison releases COVID-19 test results in new data dashboard – State Journal
UW-Madison launches COVID-19 dashboard to track coronavirus on campus – Channel3000.com
UW-Madison launches campus COVID-19 dashboard – WKOW
A masked move-in – Campus news
UW in a Semester of COVID – UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank
Memorial Union, Union South closes to the public starting Friday – Channel3000.com
Campus guidelines help students exercise rights of free speech, expression – Campus news

Tuesday, August 25th

City of Madison

Living the Paradox – Alder Tag Evers
August 27: Westside Public Safety Meeting – Alder Barbara McKinney
Protesting Kenosha Police Shooting of Jacob Blake, Civil Unrest Downtown – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison Fire Department requested use of chemical agents to disperse crowds in ‘volatile’ situation – Cap Times
Madison water utility postpones change to fluoridation policy; board to await federal study of health impacts – State Journal
WATCH NOW: Madison protesters sing, march, remember Black lives lost or injured by police – State Journal
Freedom Inc. organizes vigil, march for Black lives – Channel3000.com
Protesters gather in downtown Madison as community leaders call for peace – Channel3000.com
Community leaders come to State Street in effort to prevent further unrest – WKOW
Protestors march down State St to protest police brutality, white supremacy at UW – Badger Herald
Freedom Inc and Madison community members fight for Black justice with candlelit vigil, march to City Hall – The Badger Hearld
City eyes big project with parking, bus garage, housing for Lake Street garage site – State Journal
‘We protest for the change, not the burning’: City officials discuss violence that followed peaceful protests in downtown Madison – Channel3000.com
Kenosha, Madison see continued unrest in wake of officer-involved shooting – WisPolitics
Ald. Paul Skidmore: Racism is reprehensible, and so are violent protests – Cap Times
Panel hiring the next Madison police chief announces more opportunities for public input – State Journal
Hundreds of protesters take to the streets in downtown Madison following shooting of Jacob Blake – Madison 365
“No bad protesters. No good cops.” – Isthmus
Madison city officials hold news conference following violent demonstrations in the city overnight – Channel3000.com
Afternoon demonstration pops up outside Madison Capitol – Channel3000.com
City leaders condemn vandalism and looting in downtown Madison – WKOW
Crowd blocks University intersection in protest of Jacob Blake shooting, UW’s Lincoln statue – Badger Herald
Crowd of 500 met with tear gas after smashing windows, looting in protest of shooting of Jacob Blake – Badger Herald
Which Madison Police Officers are in those helmets? – Forwardlookout.com
Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway on Night of Unrest – City of Madison
Voter ID Requirements for the Presidential Election – City of Madison
MPD Statement on Monday Night Disturbances – Alder Mike Verveer
Madison Protests Reignite after Shooting of Jacob Blake – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison protesters light dumpster fires, smash windows on Capitol Square; police bring out tear gas – State Journal
Madison mayor: Overnight protests ‘undercut’ the movement, divide the community – Channel3000.com
Madison police say 6 people arrested after fires, damage downtown overnight – Channel3000.com
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway responds after a night of destruction in Madison – WKOW
Another night of destruction in downtown Madison following Kenosha police shooting – WKOW

Dane County

Gov. Tony Evers appoints two to Dane County courts, including first Black woman – State Journal
Lawsuit filed against PHMDC over emergency order requiring virtual start to school year – Channel3000.com
State Supreme Court orders Dane County to respond to petition against virtual school mandate – WKOW
Gov. Tony Evers appoints two more judges to the Dane County bench – Cap Times
Gov. Evers Appoints Nia Trammell, David Conway to the Dane County Circuit Court – Madison 365
Section of Capital City Trail to Close for Major Pavement Restoration – Dane County

Madison Area Schools

K-12

New MMSD teachers feeling sense of community as they prepare for unprecedented year – Cap Times

Higher Ed

UW-Madison fall move-in begins – Channel3000.com
Check your trip — campus bus changes in effect – Campus News
Free, reusable cloth face coverings being provided to all employees – Campus News

And more . . .

BREAKING: Evers declares state of emergency after two nights of vandalism and unrest – WKOW

Monday, August 24th

City of Madison

Swanton Traffic Calming, Civilian Oversight & Independent Monitor – D15 Update 8/24/20 – Alder Grant Foster
President Sheri Carter and Vice President Syed Abbas Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake – Alder Syed Abbas
‘Absolutely horrific’: Madison responds to Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake – State Journal
Protests against shooting in Kenosha march down State Street; businesses add more boards – State Journal
Cedar St, new path on Anderson, Cap City detour — and Madison Bike Week! – Madison Bikes
Goats on the Greenways: City Engineering to use Goats for Vegetation Management – City of Madison
Council Leadership Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake – City of Madison
City of Madison Continues Pilot of Pedal-Assist Cargo Bikes – Affordable Eco-Friendly Work Solution – City of Madison
Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway on the Shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha – City of Madison
Protesters march down State Street, demand change following officer-involved shooting in Kenosha – Channel3000.com
‘This is not a riot, this is a revolution’: Peaceful protests continue in downtown Madison following shooting of Jacob Blake – Channel3000.com
Protesters gather in downtown Madison – WKOW
State Street businesses dealing with more damage after rebuilding – WKOW
City Meeting Schedule: Week of August 24, 2020 – Alder Barbara McKinney
City Meeting Schedule: Week of August 24, 2020 – Alder Sheri Carter
State Street businesses damaged following Kenosha officer-involved shooting – Channel3000.com

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting:	Notice of Possible Quorum of City of Madison Committee(s)
Date:	Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Location:	Madison, WI

Meeting:	Board of Assessors
Date:	Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at 9:00 am
Location:	Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 153 Madison, WI 53703

Meeting:	Affirmative Action Commission
Date:	Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Location:	Madison, WI

Dane County

COVID-19 claims life of Dane County deputy – Waunakee Tribune
County Executive Parisi’s Statement Regarding Sunday Evening Police Shooting in Kenosha – Dane County
Why I can’t get my brother help – Isthmus

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Health department order allows for K-2 in-person instruction only – Waunakee Tribune
Private schools push back against Dane County schools order; legal challenges expected – State Journal
Parents call for reversal of Dane County order on virtual schools – WKOW

Higher Ed

What’s the Word: Restart – WORT 89.9 FM

And more . . .

Evers call special session on police policies in wake of Kenosha shooting – Wis. Politics
Updated: ‘We must rise to this movement and this moment’: Tony Evers calls special session after Kenosha police shooting – Cap Times
“Doing nothing is not an option.” Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes call for special session on policing accountability and transparency after shooting of Jacob Blake – Madison365
Evers calls for special session on police accountability following Kenosha officer-involved shooting – Channel3000.com
Evers orders Legislature convene special session on police accountability – WKOW
Supervisors and Alders raise concerns about UW “Smart” Restart – Forwardlookout.com

Sunday, August 23rd

City of Madison

D6 Items of Interest Week of August 24, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel
Madison City Week Ahead 8/24/20 – Forwardllookout.com
Goodman Pool closed for season after slow summer during pandemic – WKOW

Dane County

Dane County deputy who died of COVID-19 tested positive ‘several weeks ago,’ hospitalized soon after – State Journal
Dane County Week Ahead 8/24/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Dane County sheriff urges mask usage after deputy dies – WKOW
Dane County still accepting applications for citizen-led redistricting commission – State Journal
State, community leaders remember Dane County deputy who died of COVID-19 complications – Channel3000.com

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Higher Ed

UPDATED: Teaching assistants march to UW Chancellor’s house, challenge safety of fall semester restart plan – Badger Herald

Saturday, August 22nd

City of Madison

Updates & Week of August 24 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Alder Abbas is Hosting a Public Safety Meeting with MPD Captain Brian Ackeret – Alder Syed Abbas

Dane County

Dane County orders all classes online for grades 3-12 – AP
Dane County deputy is Wisconsin’s first COVID-19 law enforcement line of duty death, Sheriff’s Office says – State JOurnal
Dane County Sheriff’s Deputy dies from complications of COVID-19 – Channel3000.com
Dane County orders all classes online for grades 3-12 – WKOW
Parents march to Dane County official’s house over virtual school order – WKOW
Sheriff: Dane County deputy dies of COVID-19 – WKOW

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Private schools in Dane County change plans to fit virtual learning – WKOW

Higher Ed

‘Very historic’ Natatorium on its way out at UW – Cap Times
Black UW students want school to remove 70-ton boulder – Channel3000.com

Friday, August 21st

City of Madison

Streatery Program Has Limited Benefits for State Street – WORT 89.9 FM
Updates August 21, 2020 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
Madison Water Utility to review fluoridation policy; Ald. Marsha Rummel questions need, risks – State Journal
How to give input on next police chief? – Forwardlookout.com

Dane County

Schools Required to Start Grades 3-12 Virtually – Public Health
New public health order requires grades 3-12 to begin virtually in Dane County schools – Cap Times
Dane County schools must start grades 3-12 online this fall, public health officials say – State Journal
Public Health Madison Dane County orders all schools to start grades 3-12 online only – Madison 365
Airport PFAS Website – Forwardlookout.com
Dane County Board Supervisors: Job Center re-opening jeopardizes workers – Forwardlookout.com
APPLICATIONS TO REDISTRICTING COMMISSION CONTINUE TO BE ACCEPTED – Dane County

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Madison School District makes ‘major’ changes to high school grading – State Journal
Schools Required to Start Grades 3-12 Virtually – City of Madison
Small fraction of families utilizing MMSD meal sites – Channel3000.com
PHMDC issues emergency order requiring students in grades 3-12 to start school year virtually – Channel3000.com
Dane County orders grades 3 through 12 to start school virtually – WKOW
The 11th hour”: Parents express frustration following Dane County’s virtual schooling order – WKOW

Higher Ed

Redefining legacy: A historic boulder’s controversial history at UW-Madison – State Journal
UW students skeptical of “Smart Restart” – Madison 365
UW-Madison addressing restart – Channel3000.com
Campus face mask enforcement largely left up to UW-Madison students – WKOW
Chancellor Blank’s order on face masks – Campus News
Tackling the moral restart: faculty, TAs, campus staff rally against in-person classes, fight for worker protections – Badger Herald

And More . . .

Week of August 17, 2020 – Forwardlookout.com

Thursday, August 20th

City of Madison

Officials looking to end dangerous East Washington Ave. driving – WKOW
City of Madison introducing secure absentee ballot boxes – WORT 89.9 FM
What’s going on with F-35 Fighter Jet resistance? – WORT 89.9 FM
Cracking down on racing on East Washington Avenue – Channel3000.com
Metro Transit to increase service, resume taking fares – State Journal
Madison Water Utility Board to review fluoridation policy – City of Madison
Madison to install 14 secure ballot drop boxes – Channel3000.com
Office Hours This Afternoon, Voting, Library Update, Metro Transit, City Update and 2020 Census – Alder Keith Furman
Metro Fares and Increase Service – Alder Sheri Careter
Census – Alder Sheri Carter
Police Reform Proposal Moves on to Common Council – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison Public Market funding sources in question due to coronavirus – Cap Times
Stretch of Capital City Trail to close Monday for several weeks – State Journal
Owner proposes housing above popular campus-area tavern on Regent Street – State Journal

Mo’ (Cancelled) Meetings

Meeting:	Landlord and Tenant Issues Committee Canceled
Date:	Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Location:	Madison, WI

Projects

Olbrich Gardens Expansion – Project 1

Dane County

Anti-mask Helbachs Coffee loses its Middleton lease, set to close at end of August – State Journal
Dane County Board Meeting Forwards Criminal Juscie and Law Enforcement… – WORT 89.9 FM
Helbachs Coffee announces loss of lease, will close end of August – WKOW
Shorewood Hills to allow beekeeping – Channel3000.com
Middleton coffee shop that posted ‘mask-free zone’ sign loses lease, closing at end of August – Channel3000.com
COUNTY BOARD INTRODUCES RESOLUTION CREATING STRONG ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION – Dane County
Health department drops threat of license revocation for Middleton coffee shop over mask dispute – WKOW
Dane County coronavirus map for August 20 – Madison 365
Dane County links drop in COVID-19 cases to mask order – WKOW

Madison Area Schools

Reopening UW-Madison: A Smart Restart or a Measure of Austerity? – Tone Madison
Rounding up Madison’s free back-to-school supply distribution events – Cap Times

Wednesday, August 19th

City of Madison

Proposed Development at 6145 Mineral Point Road (Gorman – Oakwood Village – Age Better – Alder Keith Furman
Group of Black leaders opposing $350M Madison schools referendums – State Journal
Madison cracks down on speeding, drag racing on East Washington Avenue – State Journal
Seeking ‘equity,’ Madison joins growing list of fine-free public libraries – State Journal
Options for Returning Absentee Ballots – City of Madison
Moved? Update Your Voter Registration – City of Madison
Resolution aims to soundproof homes near Truax Field, paid for with state funding – Channel3000.com
Madison Metro Transit bus fare collection resumes Sept. 1 – Cap Times
New Madison police chief won’t have to be city resident – State Journal
The Madison Mural – City of Madison
Madison alder wants state funds to cover soundproofing costs for homes near airport – Cap Times

Mo’ (Cancelled) Meetings

Meeting:	Board of Health for Madison and Dane County – Administrative Hearing Committee Canceled
Date:	Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at 10:00 am
Location:	Madison, WI

Meeting:	Deferred Compensation Committee
Date:	Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Location:	Madison, WI

Projects

Dane County

Dane County Regional Airport Creates PFAS Informational Web Page – Dane County
Cambridge area EMS seeks multi-million dollar station remodel – Channel3000.com
Top Dane Co. prosecutor blasts bail tactics, others maintain poor inmates deserve freedom – WKOW
Dane County’s Community-Wide Climate Action Plan Being Shared with Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change – Dane County
Sustained objection: Dane County DA Ismael Ozanne faces criticism over racial disparities – Cap Times
Roundabout under Verona Road closing 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday for bridge inspection – State Journal
Highway 12/18 eastbound under I-39/90 to close overnight Wednesday, Thursday nights – State Journal

Madison Area Schools

UW-Madison chancellor not ruling anything out when fall semester begins – WKOW
Are you excited for the campus to reopen? – WORT 89.9 FM

Tuesday, August 18th

City of Madison

300 Block W. Wilson – Bike Madison Updates
Madison mayor seeks answers from USPS on mail slowdown in Wisconsin – State Journal
Metro Transit to Start Collecting Fares – City of Madison
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Sends Concerns to Postmaster General – City of Madison
Madison Metro to start collecting fares again – WKOW
Police and Fire Commission requires chiefs to live within 15 miles of Madison – Cap Times
Madison-based youth organization pushes for legislative change – Badger Herald
Housing and Homelessness in the World of COVID-19 – City of Madison
We know what we need to do to curb gun violence – Frowardlookout.com
8 Can’t Wait Changes Madison Rankings – We slid backwards! – Forwardlookout.com

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting: Homeless Services Consortium Board of Directors

Date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at 11:00 am

Location: Madison, WI

Projects

Dane County

County to buy land to protect area where Sugar River, Badger Mill Creek meet – Deforest Times-Tribune
County Clerk: Staffing, not voter fraud, the real concern with mass mail-in ballots – WKOW
Health is a Human Right and We All Play a Role – Public Health MDC Blog
Juneteenth now a paid holiday for Dane County government employees – Madison 365
Monona hires second contractor in wake of controversial June detainment of Black man – State Jounral

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Community feedback offered praise for both MMSD superintendent finalists in July – Cap Times

Higher Ed

Some university-affiliated in-person meetings, gatherings permitted under new guidelines – Badger Herald
UW System will comply with new Title IX rules for sexual assault – Badger Herald

Monday, August 17th

City of Madison

Gun Violence, Criminal Justice Reform, Traffic Calming – D15 Update 8/17/20 – Alder Grant Foster
Helping Homeowners Concerned with F-35s – Alder Michael Tierney
City Meeting Schedule: Week of August 17, 2020 – Alder Barbara McKinney
City Meeting Schedule: Week of August 17, 2020 – Alder Sheri Carter
Langdon student apartments developer to appeal Plan Commission denial – Cap Times
Madison City Council member eyes state funds for soundproofing near Truax – State Journal
Roadmap to Madison Police Department Budget: Work in Progress – Forwardlookout.com
Downtown Madison Fund created to help State Street businesses impacted by looting – WKOW
Madison’s Business Improvement District announces fund to help strengthen downtown businesses – Channel3000.com
Bike Path Closure–Capital City Trail – City of Madison
Street Closure–N Ingersoll Street – City of Madison

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting: Public Safety Review Subcommittee

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at 1:30 pm

Location: Madison, WI

Meeting: Board of Assessors

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at 9:00 am

Location: Madison Municipal Building
215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Room 206
Madison, WI 53703

Meeting: Traffic Calming Subcommittee

Date: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm

Location: Madison, WI

Meeting: Sustainable Madison Committee

Date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm

Location: Madison, WI

Dane County

Data Snapshot Coming on August 20 – Public Health MDC Blog
Dane County to make its largest conservation land purchase of 2020 in town of Verona – State Journal
Dane County implementing new strategies to help reduce gun violence – Channel3000.com
Dane Co. to purchase 160 acres of land for flood prevention, prairie restoration – Channel3000.com
Dane County land acquisition to aid flood prevention, increase recreational opportunities – WKOW
Dane County to Purchase 160 Acres Near Verona to Permanently Protect Area Where Sugar River and Badger Mill Creek Meet – Dane County

Madison Area Schools

Higher Ed

UW-Madison Should Revisit Plans For Fall Semester, On-Line Learning Is Needed During Pandemic – Caffeinated Politics
UW–Madison maintains strong campus response to sexual harassment and sexual violence – UW Campus
Chancellor, other top campus leaders to conduct Smart Restart YouTube events – UW Campus

And more . . .

Join us August 21: Tell Tammy Baldwin Pentagon Cuts Begin at Home! – Safe Skies Clean Water

Sunday, August 16th

City of Madison

D6 Items of Interest Week of August 17, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel
Weekly Update: Board Member on NPR, Cedar St. meeting – Madison Bikes
Neighborhood group opposes decision to house F-35 jets at Truax Field – Channel3000.com
City of Madison Week Ahead – 8/17/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Eken Park Resists the F-35 Jets & Military Industrial Complex – Safe Skies Clean Water

Dane County

Dane County pulls out of agreement with state; plan to close Lincoln Hills in jeopardy
Dane County Week Ahead 8/17/20 – Forwardlookout.com

Madison Area Schools

Madison School District Week Ahead 8-17-20 – Forwardlookout.com

And more . . .

Two Week Round Up (8/3-8/16) – Forwardlookout.com

Saturday, August 15th

Dane County

Protests continue against Helbachs ‘no-mask zone’ – Channel3000.com

Madison Area Schools

Higher Ed

UW-Madison starts early move-in – Channel3000.com

Friday, August 14th

City of Madison

Updates & Week of August 17 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Downtown Apartment Move Out Refuse/Recycling Update – Alder Mike Verveer
United Walk for Change — this Sunday at Penn Park – Alder Tag Evers
ANALYSIS TO BE COMPLETED OF DANE COUNTY’S CASH BAIL ASSESSMENTS – Dane County
Metro Transit Service Increase on Sunday, August 23 – City of Madison
City of Madison Works to Stem Dangerous Driving on East Washington Avenue – City of Madison
Paul Fanlund: On race, a reminder that Madison is two cities – Cap Times
Madison Metro bus driver pepper-sprayed by rider – WKOW
Man pepper sprays bus driver on Madison Metrobus – Channel3000.com

Projects

Dane County

Dane County Board makes Juneteenth paid holiday for county government employees – State Journal

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Madison superintendent creates new top position to fortify focus on elementary schools – State Journal
How Madison schools plan to monitor student mental health this fall – Channel3000.com

Higher Ed

Foxconn’s $100 million pledge to university largely unmet – Channel3000.com
UW staff protest campus reopening plans – Channel3000.com
Protesters say safety demands UW rescind in-person instruction plans, go virtual – WKOW
New campus policies allow some in-person events and meetings to resume – Campus news

Thursday, August 13th

City of Madison

Mayor Rhodes-Conway voices support for police, Black lives – WORT 89.9 FM
Mayor says gun violence needs ‘citywide’ response following 11-year-old’s death – Cap Times
Demolition of Government East parking garage Downtown starts next week – State Journal
The Death of an Innocent 11-year-old Girl – Alder Tag Evers
Council Leadership Statement on Passing of Anisa Scott – City of Madison
Mayor Addresses Three Interrelated Challenges Facing Madison: COVID Pandemic, COVID Economy, and Gun Violence in Our Community – City of Madison
Mayor Rhodes-Conway – “Today the City Mourns” – City of Madison
“Our Madison” Address by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway – City of Madison
Madison mayor addresses gun violence as part of citywide speech – Channel3000.com
Mayoral Address Today 1PM-link included – Alder Zachary Henak
A Community in Mourning for Anisa Maria Scott, Age 11 – Alder Barbara McKinney
“Black lives must matter to us.” Community leaders call for end to gun violence – Madison 365
Absentee ballots account for 79 percent of votes cast in Madison as city sees higher voter turnout – Channel3000.com
Is it working? One month in, a look at how Dane County’s mask order is impacting the number of covid cases – Channel3000.com

Projects

Government East Ramp Demolition

Dane County

County board to consider more COVID-19 items – Sun Prairie Star
Juneteenth to become paid holiday for Dane County government employees – Dane County
Dane County Board approves plan for Crystal, Fish and Mud lakes – WKOW
County Executive Parisi’s Statement Regarding the Recent Tragic Shooting of Anisa Scott in Madison – Dane County
COUNTY BOARD TO HEAR COVID-19 UPDATE & VOTE ON ADDITONAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH – Dane County
Lawsuit filed by Middleton coffee shop moved to federal court – WKOW
Dane County coronavirus map for August 12 – Madison 365

Madison Area Schools

K-12

MMSD committee seeks new school safety recommendations – WMTV
New MMSD superintendent says ‘people,’ not ‘title’ will drive his work – Cap Times

Higher Ed

Madison College looks to weather pandemic with improved accessibility, student ‘resilience’ – Cap Times

And more . . .

Breaking news about us! – Isthmus

Wednesday, August 12th

Not local news per se – Kelda Roys advances for Fred Risser’s Senate seat, Francesca Hong (Assembly 76th), Melissa Sargent (Senate – 16th) and Samba Baldeh (Assembly 48th) advance as well.

City of Madison

Activists frustrated with officials over gun violence – WORT
Catch up on a conversation about equity in Madison music (video) – Tone Madison
Madison will get $4.7 million federal grant for Bus Rapid Transit – State Journal
Madison Public Library no longer charging overdue fines – Channel3000.com
‘Put the guns down’: Local leaders ask community to stop gun violence – Channel3000.com
‘Put the guns down’ Madison leaders call for an end to gun violence – WKOW
Mayor to Address the City on Thursday – Alder Tag Evers
State Street Business Recovery – Alder Michael Tierney
Madison Public Library Eliminates Overdue Fines – City of Madison
August 12: Working to Stop the Violence – Alder Barbara McKinney
Whose Streets? – WORT 89.9 FM
‘Enough is enough’: Madison leaders speak out after shooting of 11-year-old – Cap Times
‘Every family’s worst nightmare’: Mayor decries recent gun violence after child shot in head, critically injured – Madison 365
Goodman Pool set to close for season next week – Channel3000.com
Demolition of Government East Garage to start week of August 17th – City of Madison
Public Health Madison & Dane County Announcing Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program – City of Madison
Provisional Voters: Get Your Ballot Counted! – City of Madison

Projects

Government East Ramp Demolition

Cancelled

Meeting:	Women’s Initiatives Committee Canceled
Date:	Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at 11:30 am
Location:	Madison, WI

Meeting:	Building Code, Fire Code, Conveyance Code and Licensing Board Canceled
Date:	Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at 12:15 pm
Location:	Madison, WI

Dane County

Madison Area Schools

K – 12

MMSD on ‘hiring pause,’ working on staffing analysis for virtual first quarter – Cap Times

Higher Ed

COVID-19 testing site open – UW Campus News
UW-Madison Chancellor: ‘We’re in a real financial crisis’ – WKOW/AP
UW-Madison Chancellor: ‘We’re in a real financial crisis’ – Channel3000.com/AP

And more . . .

SONIC BOOM ACTION ALERT: Northern Lightning exercises Aug 10-21 – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Wisconsin board delays rules setting new PFAS restrictions – Channel3000.com/AP

Tuesday, August 11th

City of Madison

Madison Finance Committee approves police reform measures – WORT 89.9 FM
Absentee ballots keep Madison poll workers busy in partisan primary election – State Journal
Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on the Eastside Shooting – City of Madison
More absentee ballots, curbside voting in August election in Madison – WKOW
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway: We’re fighting hard to protect workers and the public – Cap Times
Madison voters report few lines, quick turnaround for August primary – Cap Times
Rhodes-Conway says broad-based furloughs not expected in 2020 – Cap Times
Press Advisory: Stop the Violence & Protect our Youth – City of Madison
Our Madison-Moving Forward Together: Mayor Rhodes-Conway to Address the City on Thursday – City of Madison
New Madison Police Chief to be paid $130,255-$175,844 – Forwardlookout.com
Oh shit! What is the Mayor going to do to us now? – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Powerless to stop UW re-opening trainwreck that is coming? – Forwardlookout.com
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners release police position announcement – Channel3000.com
Voting in the Partisan Primary – City of Madison
Madison committee recommends scaling back police use of military surplus program – Cap Times

Dane County

Hundreds use Monona’s absentee ballot drop-off box – Channel3000.com
Capital City Trail Closed Nob Hill Rd. to South Towne Dr. – Dane County
Middleton coffeeshop sues over Dane County mask mandate – WKOW
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi urges business to accommodate remote work – Cap Times

Madison Area Schools

K-12

Back-to-School 2020: A Virtual Start and Two Referenda – WORT 89.9FM
New elementary school in MMSD referendum could house students in South Rimrock neighborhood – Cap times

Higher Ed

UW rolls out first on-campus coronavirus testing site on Henry Mall – Cap Times
Graduate students advocate for online classes, more protections for teaching assistants – Badger Herald

And more . . .

Firefighting Foam Action in Wisconsin – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Week of August 10, 2020 – Forwardlookout.com
Don’t Count on Trump’s Eviction Moratorium to help you! – Forwardlookout.com

Monday, August 10th

City of Madison

Madison Plan Commission approves demolition of Westgate Mall for new development – State Journal
Madison police oversight measures get green light from Finance Committee – State Journal
Mayor Rhodes-Conway’s Letter to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission Requesting an Extension of the Moratorium on Utility Disconnections – City of Madison
Editorial: Local Voices Network offers conversation opportunities – Channel3000.com
Madison mayor requests extension of moratorium on utility disconnections – Channel3000.com
Census workers to begin door knocking in Madison – WKOW
Lane Closure–East Gorham Street – Alder Patrick Heck
Gun Violence, Traffic Calming, Vote!! – D15 Update 8/10/20 – Alder Grant Foster
City Meeting Schedule: Week of August 10, 2020 – Alder Sheri Carter
City Meeting Schedule: Week of August 10, 2020 – Alder Barbara McKinney
Challenging the “Downtown Recovery Program” is about challenging Madison’s status quo – Tone Madison
Twelve Things the Clerk’s Office Wants Voters to Know for Election Day – City of Madison
Lane Closure–East Gorham Street – City of Madison
City of Madison Wells: All have PFAS or “forever chemicals” – Forwardlookout.com
COVID-19 Precautions at the Polls – Alder Tag Evers
COVID-19 Precautions at the Polls – Alder Patrick Heck
City of Madison 2nd Quarter Projections: Surplus and No Layoffs – Forwardlookout.com

Mo’ Meetings

Meeting:	Commission of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District
Date:	Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at 8:00 am
Location:	Madison, WI

Meeting:	Board of Assessors
Date:	Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at 9:00 am
Location:	City County Building 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 206 Madison, WI 53703