Tuesday, May 31st
City of Madison
- Reiner Neighborhood Development Plan Public Meeting Scheduled – City of Madison
- Postscript: Will Madison ever say “Enough is Enough”? Probably not… – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Royal Thai Pavilion Repair Nearly Underway – WORT 89.9 FM
- Proposal Would Make Madison World’s Largest Dark Sky Community– WORT 89.9 FM
Dane County
- Joe Parisi calls for outside review of racial climate in Dane County workplaces – State Journal
- Dane County town sues regulators over Cambridge solar plant approval – State Journal
- Noisier skies: Madison airport rerouting planes over Downtown amid runway construction – State Journal
- Staff at Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office Call Workplace To… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Parisi calls for external investigation on racial climate in Dane County departments – Cap Times
- McFarland’s new police K9 sworn in – WKOW
- ‘It could change what Sun Prairie is known for’: DCF announces winning businesses, communities in $20 million child care grant program – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD superintendent tests positive for COVID-19 – Channel3000.com
- Madison school superintendent tests positive for COVID-19 – Madison365
- Madison School District superintendent Carlton Jenkins tests positive for COVID-19 – State Journal
- MMSD faces scrutiny on open records, including two lawsuits – Cap Times
- MMSD superintendent tests positive for COVID-19 – WKOW
Monday, May 30th
City of Madison
- Are you ready for Bike Week? – Madison Bikes
- Developer proposes major housing project near East Towne – State Journal
- Want to build a home in your backyard? Madison just made it easier – State Journal
- Urban Design Commission to review Wonder Bar proposal – Cap Times
- Public hearing for Metro Transit Network Redesign set for Tuesday night – WKOW
Dane County
- Repair, resurfacing project on Highway 30 to begin Tuesday, DOT says – State Journal
- ‘Toxic work environment’ in Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office pushes employees to the brink – Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Sunday, May 29th
City of Madison
- Madison’s splash parks now open for 2022 season – Channel3000.com
- Madison beaches open for the season – WKOW
Dane County
- County creates subcommittee to help healthcare workers address pandemic trauma, staffing struggles – Channel3000.com
Saturday, May 28th
City of Madison
- Madison Fire Department displays importance of sprinklers with live burn demo – Channel3000.com
- Madison Splash Parks open for the season – WKOW
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Protesters rally for high wages, support for Madison teachers – Channel3000.com
Friday, May 27th
City of Madison
- Seven Resumes Received for District 11 Common Council Vacancy – City of Madison
- Curbside Yard Waste Collection Now Complete; Collection Will Return in the Fall – City of Madison
- Assessments lead to unaffordable rent — Terrence Wall – State Journal
Dane County
- Monona Memorial Day Parade returns to Monona Drive on Monday – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School District won’t force some high schoolers to get required instructional time – State Journal
Thursday, May 26th
City of Madison
- Metro Service Reduced on Monday, May 30 – City of Madison
- City Council Executive Committee recommends former Ald. Matt Phair to fill vacancy – State Journal
- Madison approves major housing redevelopment on gateway to Capitol Square – State Journal
- Madison to building owner: Comply with inspections or shut down – State Journal
- Why Madison is redesigning its bus system– Cap Times
- City approves $4/month recycling fee to tighten budget gap – Cap Times
Dane County
- Madison and Dane County Parks Host Free Disc Golf Day – City of Madison
- COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS CREATES HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE SUBCOMMITTEE – Dane County
- “Renew the Blue”? WTF? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Wednesday, May 25th
City of Madison
- In wake of Texas tragedy, Madison’s police chief challenges 2nd amendment, calls for more school security – Channel3000.com
- Path Resurfacings & Bay Creek Bike Improvements – City of Madison
- Town of Madison Attachment Public Information Meeting – City of Madison
- Madison Arts Commission awards $450,000 in grants to support creative workforce – City of Madison
- Metro Transit Public Art Project Finalists – City of Madison
- “Wear Orange” Walk & Rally to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence – City of Madison
- Town of Madison Attachment Public Meeting Scheduled – City of Madison
- Texas school shooting renews calls for school resource officers in Madison schools – WKOW
- Downtown Madison hi-rise may close again after safety inspection missed – WKOW
Dane County
- ‘Toxic work environment’ in Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office pushes employees to the brink – Channel3000.com
- School Safety – Dane County
- ‘Toxic work environment’ in Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office – Isthmus
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- ‘We must do better’: MMSD superintendent issues statement following Texas school shooting – Cahnnel3000.com
- “The deep heartbreak we feel today has become all too familiar.” MMSD superintendent issues statement following Texas school shooting – Madison365
- Former East High principal Sean Leavy to lead Capital High School in coming year – State Journal
Tuesday, May 24th
City of Madison
- MPD says student brought airsoft gun to school, not real gun – Channel3000.com
- Bridge Road bridge to close to vehicle traffic Thursday for road work – Channel3000.com
- Electronics Recycling Event – City of Madison
- Electronics Recycling Event June 4, 2022 at Warner Park – City of Madison
- Metro Transit Public Hearing Scheduled – Network Redesign – City of Madison
- What Can You Take for Food Scraps Recycling at the Market Drop-off Locations? – City of Madison
Dane County
- ‘They’re being cowards’: In walkouts, Wisconsin students blast lawmakers for inaction on gun reform – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office to increase presence at schools in wake of Texas shooting – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Tree Canopy Working Group Partners with Thriving Earth Exchange Program – Dane County
- Dane County to Increase Mental Health Staffing, Supports at Local Schools – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Dane County to give schools $1.5M to meet student mental health needs – Channel3000.com
- Members of Madison teachers union rally for increased staff retention efforts – Channel3000.com
Monday, May 23rd
City of Madison
- Owners of building housing Paisan’s restaurant request demolition permit – Channel3000.com
- Friends of Madison Public Library BIG BOOK SALE – City of Madison
- Spring Harbor Dredge – City of Madison
- Wisconsin Book Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary – City of Madison
- No Streets Division Collections on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 – City of Madison
- City Week Ahead 5/23/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Bike Week Prep – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- County Week Ahead 5/23/22 – Forwardlookout.com
Sunday, May 22nd
City of Madison
- Weekly Updates, Area Events & Budget First Steps – Alder Figueroa Cole
Saturday, May 21st
City of Madison
- Old NON-NEWS!! PFAS from MGE fire magically disappeared… – Midwest Environmenta Justice Organization
- Owner of 131 W. Wilson St. files for demolition permit – WKOW
- Highlights for the Week of May 23, 2022 – Alder Chalres Myadze
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
- Monona Grove School District shows off solar array it says is largest on K-12 school in Wisconsin – Channel3000.com
- ‘All this started out with an idea, a dream’: Monona Grove School District makes history with new solar array – WKOW
Friday, May 20th
City of Madison
- Help Madison name its two new electric trash, recycling compactors – Channel3000.com
- Public Information Meeting – Olbrich Botanical Gardens – City of Madison
- Four Resumes Received for District 20 Common Council Vacancy – City of Madison
- Paisan’s building in danger of immediate collapse, owner says; alder calls claim ‘over the top’ – State Journal
- Another open records suit filed against Madison School District – State Journal
- Name that trash bin: Madison seeks monikers for electric compactors – State Journal
- Madison still gathering feedback on Metro Transit Network Redesign – WKOW
- Updates & Week of May 23 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
- Highlights for the Week of May 23, 2022 – Alder Sheri Carter
- Highlights for the Week of May 23, 2022 – Alder Nasra Wehelie
- Highlights for the Week of May 23, 2022 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- C.D. Smith Construction Madison Fleet Station Drone Footage of Completed Project – City of Madison
- Deadline to Apply for District 20 Vacancy is TODAY, May 20 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- New FedEx Facility opens in District 17 – Alder Gary Halverson
Projects
Dane County
- Dane Co. mask advisory possible if COVID levels reach ‘High’, but no mandate – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. Executive Joe Parisi tests positive for COVID-19 – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. Board approves purchase of land from Madison for proposed landfill, sustainability campus – Channel3000.com
- Dane County cuts ribbon on newest off-leash dog park in town of Oregon – Channel3000.com
- Token Creek Park Road to Close for Pavement Restoration – Dane County
- Dane County, Great Lakes Dryhootch, and Gorman & Company Celebrate Valor on Washington Partnership – Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR MELISSA RATCLIFF INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO EXTEND DANE COUNTY BROADBAND TASK FORCE – Dane County
- Dane County Exec says he’s tested positive for COVID – Dane County
- ‘Not a time for panic’: Dane County health chief hints at mask recommendations, urges calm – State Journal
- Dane County Executive Joe Parisi tests positive for COVID-19 – State Journal
- ‘Not the final vote’: Dane County Board buys part of Yahara Hills Golf Course for future landfill – State Journal
- Dane County judge says Vos needs to get answers from Gableman to avoid contempt order – WisPolitics.com
- Parisi, County Board committee clash on staffing to address opioid crisis – Cap Times
- Dane County Executive Joe Parisi tests positive for COVID-19 – WKOW
- Dane Co. Board approves resolution supporting access to abortion care – WKOW
- Dane Co. Executive tests positive for COVID-19 – WMTV
- Affordable housing community for veterans completed in downtown Madison – WMTV
Thursday, May 19th
City of Madison
- Madison mayor calls for ability to enact local gun policies in wake of racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo – Channel3000.com
- Help Name the Streets Division’s Electric Compactors – City of Madison
- Grid is Good: Bird Safe Glass on Isthmus on WORT – WORT 89.9 FM
- Exact Sciences eliminating hundreds of positions – WKOW
Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ACCESS TO ABORTION CARE – Dane County
- “Parisi: Extending Emergency Hotel Shelter for Homeless May Be Needed Due to Resurgence of Covid-19” – Dane County
- Get Involved in the County Airport Noise Abatement Study! – Safe Skies Clean Waters
- Parks and Landmarks: Indian Lake – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County Board approves purchase of land for new landfill – WKOW
-
Dane County Awards Contract for Road Map to Cut Carbon Emissions to Zero by 2030 – McFarland Thistle/Herald-Independent
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- 339 COVID-19 cases in MMSD week of May 9 – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- Chancellor-designee Mnookin holds press conference, answers questions about appointment – Badger Herald
And more . . .
- Dear Wisconsin State Journal: Who are you serving? – Midwest Enviromental Justice Organization
Wednesday, May 18th
City of Madison
- ‘It’s kind of every man for himself’: Madison police looking to halt dangerous driving on city roads – Channel3000.com
- Mayor and Council Leadership Condemn Racist Buffalo Shooting – City of Madison
- Satya Rhodes-Conway had big plans for her first term. Then the pandemic hit. – Cap Times
- Gardner Bakery development could bring affordable density to Madison’s east side – Cap Times
Dane County
- Parisi urges continuation of emergency hotel shelter program amid increased COVID-19 cases – Channel3000.com
- Dane County celebrates the opening of new dog park in Oregon – Channel3000.com
- New Jail Price Tag Rises Once Again
- ‘Inflation is hitting home’: Jail renovation estimated to go $10 million over budget – Cap Times
- Sun Prairie awarded over $650,000 for road improvement project – WKOW
- Amid COVID-19 case spike, Parisi urges extending emergency hotel shelter program – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD apologizes for teacher contracts with incorrect salary information – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- Outgoing UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank tests positive for COVID-19 – Channel3000.com
- Incoming UW chancellor places premium on “belonging” – Madison365
- Departing UW-Madison chancellor Rebecca Blank tests positive for COVID-19 – State Journal
- Ex-Wisconsin governor questions hire for UW-Madison leader – State Journal
- Mnookin calls self ‘strong supporter’ of free speech on campus; Vos calls appointment as Madison chancellor ‘tragic mistake’ – WisPolitics.com
- UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank tests positive for COVID-19 – WKOW
Tuesday, May 17th
City of Madison
- 2022 Silver Lining Awards Honors Arts, Community and Hospitality – City of Madison
- Food Scraps Recycling at Eastside Farmer’s Market Begins on June 14, 2022 – City of Madison
- City Council Executive Committee recommends Erik Paulson to fill vacancy in 3rd District – State Journal
- Madison Parks’ Lisa Laschinger on future of golf courses – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison Council votes to sell half of Yahara Hills to county for landf… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Potential demolition of Nau-Ti-Gal is on hold – Cap Times
Dane County
- New estimate puts jail consolidation project nearly $10M above approved budget – Channel3000.com
- Dane County judge questions ‘ridiculous’ claims that 2020 election grants constituted bribery – State Journal
- Dane County Jail project is short millions — again – State Journal
- Study minimizes airport noise issue – Safe Skies Clean Waters
- Cost estimate of jail consolidation project exceeds approved funds by $10 million – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison online learning program to add grades 4 and 5, temporarily drop 11th and 12th – State Journal
- MTI unhappy with MMSD staff contract renewal process again – Cap Times
- Inflation, additional projects raise MMSD referendum construction cost – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- 5 questions with Jennifer Mnookin – Campus News
- Incoming UW-Madison chancellor to seek common ground with Republicans critical of her hire – State Journal
- New UW-Madison leader deflects questions about GOP critics – State Journal
- Vos urges UW regents to reconsider pick for Madison chancellor; Mnookin says she’s never met GOP leader – WisPolitics.com
- Jennifer Mnookin named new UW Madison Chancellor – WORT 89.9 FM
- UW profs, Board of Regents show support for new chancellor after GOP attacks – Cap Times
- ‘Not even sure they’re talking about the same thing’: New UW-Madison chancellor responds to GOP criticism – WKOW
And more . . .
Monday, May 16th
City of Madison
- City Celebrates Infrastructure and Public Works Weeks: May 16-20 – City of Madison
- Free Dog Park Day | No Permit Required – City of Madison
- Alder Arvina Martin announces resignation from Madison Common Council – Madison365
- Ald. Arvina Martin to resign from Madison City Council – State Journal
- City to Offer Loans to Homeowners to Help Build Granny Flats – WORT 89.9 FM
Dane County
- Public Health Announces $1 Million in Funding for Anti-Violence Work – City of Madison
- Madison, Dane County to deliver $1 million for anti-violence efforts – State Journal
- PHMDC announces more than $1 million in grant funding for organizations working to reduce violence – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Middleton-Cross Plains School District breaks ground on stadium improvements – Channel3000.com
- MMSD testing anti-racist microschool – Channel3000.com
- Inflation drives $28 million increase in Madison School District referendum projects – State Journal
Higher Ed
- Jennifer Mnookin appointed to serve as next UW chancellor – Badger Herald
- A campus send-off for Rebecca Blank – Campus News
- Mnookin brings deep experience, wide perspective to UW–Madison role – Campus News
- UW-Madison names Dr. Jennifer L. Mnookin as new chancellor – Channel3000.com
- Five things to know about incoming UW-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin
- UCLA dean Jennifer Mnookin named UW-Madison’s next chancellor – State Journal
- Republicans knock Mnookin as pick for UW-Madison chancellor – Cap Times
- UCLA law dean Jennifer Mnookin selected as UW-Madison chancellor
- Board of Regents unanimously selects next UW-Madison Chancellor – WKOW
Sunday, May 15th
City of Madison
- Madison Bike Week, TAP funds, Ride of Silence – Madison Bikes
Madison Area Schools
higher Ed
Saturday, May 14th
Nuthin?
Friday, May 13th
City of Madison
- Last Chance Yard Waste Collection Begins Week of May 15, 2022 – City of Madison
- Alder Arvina Martin Announces Resignation from Madison Common Council Effective May 25, 2022 – City of Madison
- Arvina Martin resigning from the Madison Common Council – City of Madison
- Amendments added to Madison transit changes – WKOW
Projects
Dane County
- ‘Unusual proceedings:’ Dane Co. judge to review Tony Robinson shooting – Channnel3000.com
- COUNTY BOARD COMMITTEES ELECT LEADERSHIP – Dane County
- Organizations call for investigation into Dane County DA after ‘unjust arrest’ of advocate – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Too hot to teach? Madison teachers say lack of air conditioning affecting student learning – Channel3000.com
Thursday, May 12th
City of Madison
- Madison city leaders introduce proposal for study on potential Amtrak station locations – Channel3000.com
- Hawthorne Truax Neighborhood Plan – Walking Audit – City of Madison
- Six Resumes Received for District 3 Common Council Vacancy – City of Madison
- Goodman Pool prepares for a crowded summer season: Madison School District pools to close – State Journal
- Don’t worry, be happy! Biking around the lake will help clean up the poisons! – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Madison Common Council to Undergo Drastic Changes – WORT 89.9 FM
- Staying Cool at Madison Public Parks – WORT 89.9 FM
- Study to find location for Amtrak train station in Madison approved – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison City Council OKs project to turn half of Yahara Hills Golf Course into landfill – Cap Times
Dane County
- Freedom Inc. calls for Dane Co. DA Ozanne to resign – Channel3000.com
- Todd Drive ramp to eastbound Beltline will close for 30 days starting Sunday, WisDOT says – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD: Too early to say how many students missed class Thursday due to heat – Channel3000.com
- Monona Grove, La Follette HS students take part in pro-choice walkout – Channel3000.com
- MMSD reminds families of closure policies during early season heat wave – Cap Times
Wednesday, May 11th
City of Madison
- Madison Common Council votes to sell portion of Yahara Hills Golf Course to Dane Co. – Channel3000.com
- ‘We have a plan in place’: Report shows several crime metrics down in Madison in first quarter of 2022 – Channel3000.com
- Golf course to landfill: Madison City Council agrees to sell part of Yahara Hills Golf Course – State Journal
- Common Council Votes to Allow Church Demolition; Against Removing Plan… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison Common Council approves sale for landfill project – WKOW
Projects
Dane County
- Dane County’s CPS head disputes how police described their involvement before a toddler’s death – Channel3000.com
- Watch Now: Dane County excavator sinks in Yahara River, rescue mission launched – State Journal
- Dane County judge overturns GOP lame-duck law giving lawmakers oversight of DOJ settlements – WisPolitics
- Parisi, Dane County Board clash over next steps on zoo – Cap Times
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD staff, student COVID cases jump to 315 week of May 2 – Cap Times
- School celebrates renamed Dr. Virginia Henderson Elementary School – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank: Campus survey shows unfinished work for marginalized groups – State Journal
- A Final Blog – Chancellor Blank’s Blog
- Rebecca Blank advises successor to improve campus climate, seek flexibility – Cap Times
- UW-Madison chancellor Rebecca Blank reflects on tenure – Cap Times
And more . . .
Tuesday, May 10th
City of Madison
- Common Council to Consider Passenger Rail Station Location Study – City of Madison
- Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation Parks: Spotlight on Edna Taylor – City of Madison
- Metro Network Redesign – Fitchburg/Southdale Neighborhood Community Meeting – City of Madison
- Food Scraps Recycling at South Madison Farmer’s Market Begins on June 14, 2022 – City of Madison
- Group claims responsibility for attack on anti-abortion organization in Madison, warns of more violence – State Journal
- Madison fouled its own nest, Part II: “A Loss of Public Trust” in the Madison Water Utility – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Madison development roundup: Nau-Ti-Gal could be demolished, Wonder Bar will remain – Cap Times
Dane County
- Dane County Judge declares lame-duck settlement provision unconstitutional – State Journal
- Holding DA Ozanne Accountable – WORT 89.9 FM
- Neighbors, local leaders in Dane County call on city and county officials to reconsider landfill expansion – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Oregon students stage walkout over potential Roe v. Wade overturn – Channel3000.com
- Union sues Madison School District over unfulfilled records request – State Journal
- MTI holds rally demanding better wages for educational assistants – Cap Times
- First meeting over proposed Thomas Jefferson Middle School name change Tuesday night – Cap Times
Monday, May 9th
City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/9/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- MPO Vote, Group Rides, Trail Updates – Madison Bikes
- Neighbors get look at potential plans for new building at 131 W. Wilson St. in Madison – Cap Times
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 9, 2022 – Alder Gary Halverson
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 9, 2022 – Alder Nikki Conklin
- Transit-Oriented Development and Highlights for the Week of May 9, 2022 – Alder Keith Furman
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of May 9, 2022 – Alder Sheri Carter
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of May 9, 2022 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 9, 2022 – Alder Charles Myadze
Dane County
- Dane County board chair opposes one-time $1,000 payment for employees; says plan wasn’t prepared properly – Channel3000.com
- DANE COUNTY PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE TAKES ACTION ON COUNTY EMPLOYEE INFLATION MITIGATION PAYMENT PROPOSAL – Dane County
- DENIED! In favor of being more thoughtful.– Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/9/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Syttende Mai parade to close Highway 51 in Stoughton on Sunday afternoon – State Journal
- Hardest hit in state: Dane County Regional Airport saw biggest pandemic drop in passengers, study finds – State Journal
-
Melissa Ratcliff sponsors gender-inclusive restroom policy resolution – Sun Prairie Star
- Madison Senior Center Park Renovation Survey – Alder Mike Verveer
- Meetings of interest, events, reminders, and announcements – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Week of May 9th – Alder Brian Benford
- SASY Plan Amendment, Zion Redevelopment, TOD Meeting – D15 Update 5/8/22 – Alder Grant Foster
Sunday, May 8th
City of Madison
Madison Area Schools
- UW-Madison campus climate survey shows little change, but disparities remain in marginalized groups – Channel3000.com
Saturday, May 7th
City of Madison
- Cleanup continues at Salvation Army building in Madison nearly week after water main breaks – Channel3000.com
- Virtual reality – Isthmus
- “What we do now may come back to haunt us in years or in decades.” – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Weekly Events & funding opportunity – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD extends masking requirement; district to re-evaluate status every two weeks – Channel3000.com
- MMSD extends mask mandate again – Cap Times
- MTI, MMSD exchange base wage proposals amid Teacher Appreciation Week – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- Last UW chancellor finalist takes part in campus conversation – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison, Madison College partner on new nursing transfer agreement – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist John Karl Scholz leads with campus experience – Cap Times
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist Marie Miranda backs financial flexibility, diversity efforts – Cap Times
Friday, May 6th
City of Madison
- Madison proposes removing ‘small percentage’ of planted medians due to budget restrictions – Channel3000.com
- Applications Being Accepted to Fill Twentieth Aldermanic District Vacancy – City of Madison
- Madison City Council looks to fill alder vacancies – Cap Times
- Proposal sets new recycling charge for Madison residents – Cap Times
- Nonprofit proposes $67.8 million affordable housing project at former MATC property Downtown – State Journal
- Downtown’s Wilson Street corridor rippling with development – State Journal
- 14-story housing project, outdoor plaza proposed for Lake Monona waterfront – State Journal
Dane County
- Dane Co. COVID death rate more than 2 times lower than state average despite higher case rate – Channel3000.com
- SUPERVISOR MELISSA RATCLIFF INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A POLICY REQUIRING GENDER-INCLUSIVE RESTROOMS IN COUNTY FACILITIES – Dane County
- New proposal for gender-inclusive restrooms in Dane Co. facilities – WKOW
- Gender-neutral restrooms for all Dane County facilities under new plan – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD extends mask mandate again – Cap Times
- MMSD extends mask mandate after unanimous recommendation from medical advisors – WKOW
- Madison School District extends mask mandate again – State Journal
Higher Ed
- Fourth UW-Madison chancellor finalist answers questions from campus community – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist Ann Cudd sees opportunity to expand research – Cap Times
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist John Karl Scholz points to track record of campus successes – State Journal
Thursday, May 5th
City of Madison
- Police Oversight Board amendment to remove racial, experience quotas – Badger Herald
- ‘We’ve been really pleased with the city’: CrossFit Games to return to Madison in 2023 – Channel3000.com
- Will Madison ever say “Enough is Enough”? Probably not… – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- About 17% Madison’s Planted Medians Would Turn to Concrete; Turf Und… – WORT 89.9 FM
- CrossFit Games to stay in Madison for 2023 – WKOW
- CrossFit Games returning to Madison in 2023 – State Journal
Dane County
- Dane Co. plan would provide more funding to help food pantries fight inflation costs – Channel3000.com
- Overdose Fatality Review Reveals Troubling Trends in Dane County – City of Madison
- Dane County Awards Contract for Road Map to Cut Carbon Emissions to Zero by 2030 – Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO MAKE IT A VIOLATION OF ETHICS CODE FOR A COUNTY OFFICIAL TO SEXUALLY HARASS OR DISCRIMANTE AGAINST ANY OTHER PERSON – Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD TO CONSIDER RESOLUTION PROVIDING FUNDS TOWARDS AN INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY – Dane County
- Dane County Set to Provide Millions in Emergency Food Supplies to Help Local Pantries Respond to Inflation – Dane County
- Overdose deaths increased 39% since 2016, PHMDC report shows – WKOW
- Comprehensive Energy Assessment will assist Dane County reach carbon neutral goal – WKOW
- Millions to be donated to local food pantries in Dane Co. to help with inflation – WKOW
- Dane County Board probe of Vilas Zoo could trigger ‘nightmare scenario,’ county attorney says – State Journal
- With indoor sports complex study, Dane County eyes becoming sports destination – Statee Journal
- Overdose deaths in Dane County mostly involve fentanyl, rising among Blacks – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- School secretaries, custodians ask for bonus pay offered to other Madison School District staff – State Journal
- Madison School District, union begin bargaining on teacher wage increase – State Journal
Higher Ed
- Chancellor finalist Marie Lynn Miranda focuses on mental health, promoting equity in Q&A – Badger Herald
- Third UW-Madison chancellor finalist speaks with campus community – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist outlines ways to boost higher ed’s image – State Journal
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist Ann Cudd wants to restore confidence in value of college degree – State Journal
Wednesday, May 4th
City of Madison
- W Main Street Boulevard Improvements – City of Madison
- Greentree/McKenna Watershed – City of Madison
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist Daniel Reed says collaboration is key in position – Cap Times
- City of Madison recognized for efforts to improve traffic safety – Badger Herald
- Community, city break ground on southside Black Business Hub – Badger Herald
- Olbrich Park Launch, Boaters Advised to Use Caution Navigating Shallow Water – City of Madison
- Engineering Crews Clean Up Sewer Overflow on Southwest Side – City of Madison
- City of Madison Introduces New Food Waste Composting Program – WORT 89.9 FM
- Federal judge rejects motion to dismiss Edgewood H.S. lawsuit against Madison – WKOW
Projects
Dane County
- Dane County approves 300-megawatt solar energy project – Badger Herald
- Dane County Announces Over $4 Million Available for Cost-Share Assistance to Farmers for Conservation Practices – Dane County
- Dane County Files Lawsuit for PFAS Damages – WORT 89.9 FM
- County Supervisor Analiese Eicher announces bid for Assembly seat – Cap Times
- Dane County Board to vote on west-side affordable housing project – Cap Times
- Dane County makes $4 million available for local farmers, landowners to promote conservation – WKOW
- Sun Prairie commits to addressing the stigma around mental health – WKOW
- County investigation of Vilas Zoo confirms ‘toxic’ work environment, blames staff not bosses – State Journal
- Former Dane County Board Chair Analiese Eicher joins race for Madison-area Assembly seat – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- What will MMSD officials consider as mask mandate decision approaches? – Cap Times
- Committee set to review renaming Madison’s Jefferson Middle School; 42 proposals submitted – Channel3000.com
- 194 COVID cases among MMSD students, staff week of April 25 – Cap Times
- Dozens of proposals for new name for Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Madison – WKOW
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist Jennifer Mnookin’s pitch: Make Wisconsin idea a national model – State Journal
- University of Pittsburgh’s Ann Cudd talks free speech, revenue at chancellor search Q&A – Badger Herald
- Transfer agreement will help address nursing workforce needs – Campus News
- Second UW-Madison chancellor finalist takes part in campus Q&A – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist Jennifer Mnookin aims to promote diversity – Cap Times
- Tony Evers appoints three to UW Board of Regents amid changing leadership – Cap Times
Tuesday,, May 3rd
City of Madison
- Madison to offer food scrap drop-off, composting as part of food waste reduction effort – State Journal
- Two years after launching plan, Madison officially part of Vision Zero Network – Channel3000.com
- University Avenue lane closures to start in mid-May, continue into 2023 – Channel3000..com
- Madison housing inspector on balcony collapse during Mifflin Street Block Party: ‘We will learn from this’ – Channel3000.com
- ACLU Wisconsin to Madison Metro: Concerns about transit redesign’s compliance with federal law – Channel3000.com
- The City of Madison Officially Recognized as a Vision Zero Community – City of Madison
- Madison building inspector suspects water damage contributed to Mifflin porch collapse – Cap Times
- Dane County donates bike trail that will connect local parks – Cap Times
Projects
Dane County
- Dane County sues foam makers over PFAS pollution – State Journal
- Dane County sues foam makers over PFAS pollution – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- UW holds first Q&A session for chancellor finalists, interviews former University of Utah Provos – State Journal
- First UW-Madison chancellor finalist takes part in public question session – Channel3000.com
And more . . .
- 1,000+ people rally in Downtown Madison to protest seemingly-imminent overturn of Roe v. Wade – state Journal
Monday, May 2nd
City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/2/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Rotted beam concealed by metal cladding caused Mifflin Street balcony collapse – State Journal
- Ald. Christian Albouras will resign from the Madison City Council effective May 20 – State Journal
- Street Closures–Crazylegs Classic – City of Madison
- Alder Christian Albouras Announces Resignation from Madison Common Council Effective May 20, 2022 – City of Madison
- Update: Christian Albouras resigning from Madison city council – Isthmus
- Alder Christian Albouras announces resignation from Madison Common Council
- National Bike Month, Stewart Tunnel Survey – Madison Bikes
- ACLU, residents urge City of Madison to reconsider newly-proposed bus plan that could cut off some communities – WKOW
- Digging Deeper: What caused the Mifflin Street porch collapse? – WKOW
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/2/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Todd Drive to close for 2 nights as crews work on eastbound Beltline bridge project, WisDOT says – State Journal
- Dane County sues makers of firefighting foam over airport PFAS contamination – State Journal
- From links to a landfill, plans for new Dane County landfill progressing – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Parks to Begin Property Planning Process for Indian Lake County Park and Halfway Prairie Wildlife Area – Dane County
- Dane County Awards $95,400 in Grants to Local Arts Organizations – Dane County
- Dane County Board President Supports Investigation Into Henry Vilas Zo… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane Arts awards $95,400 to local organizations – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison chancellor finalist Daniel Reed brings blend of corporate, academic experience – State Journal
- Hundreds of East, LaFollette students walk out of school for immigrant rights – State Journal
Sunday, May 1st
City of Madison
- 45 people arrested, one taken to jail at Mifflin Street Block Party – Channel3000.com