Mixed results for Gen Z candidates in Common Council election
(04/06/23 7:00am)
The spring 2023 elections Tuesday produced mixed results for Generation Z candidates running for Madison Common Council.
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Satya Rhodes-Conway elected for second term as Madison mayor
(04/05/23 7:00am)
Incumbent Satya Rhodes-Conway was elected to a second term as Madison mayor Tuesday, defeating challenger Gloria Reyes comfortably in a race defined by housing concerns and public safety.
Madison year-over-year rents rose highest in the nation, study finds
(04/05/23 7:00am)
Madison's year-over-year rents rose the highest of any major city in the United States, heightening the city's housing crisis, according to a recent study tracking rent prices in major U.S. cities.
Madison launches new solar power initiative
(04/04/23 7:00am)
The city of Madison announced the implementation of the MadiSUN program last Tuesday to transition the city to renewable solar energy throughout 2023.
Q&A: Dane County Executive Joe Parisi talks future of local government, county priorities
(04/02/23 5:00am)
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi released the 2023 county budget in January, setting funding levels for various local projects through the year.
Housing, elevating student voices take center stage in District 8 Common Council race
(03/31/23 7:00am)
With students buckling under the weight of ever-rising rent prices, both candidates for the District 8 City Council seat are vowing to make Madison more affordable and alleviate the housing crisis.
Common Council moves to develop response to home healthcare crisis
(03/30/23 7:00am)
The Common Council unanimously voted last week to authorize the development of a comprehensive response to the crisis in home health care in Madison.
‘The work really never ends’: Former Epic Systems employees discuss company culture, work-life balance
(03/30/23 7:00am)
With its headquarters in Verona and its founding in Madison, Epic Systems has become one of the most prominent technological employers in the region. While some former employees have praised the company's culture and structure, others have raised concerns about issues such as work-life balance and the company's strict hybrid work policy.
A slice of the vote: Ian’s Pizza’s special place in Madison elections
(03/30/23 7:00am)
A slice of Mac 'n' Cheese pizza from Ian’s Pizza includes “crème sauce, mac noodles and cheddar.” It’s a sizable slice of cheesy pizza — it’s also, come midterm and presidential elections, a vehicle to get people voting, or, as Ian’s puts it, “Mac the Vote.”
School board candidates debate staffing shortages, learning curricula
(03/29/23 3:00pm)
Candidates for the Madison Board of Education debated issues including honors courses and staffing shortages March 21 at Madison East High School ahead of the April 4 election.
Madison teachers union pushes for better pay, more resources amid staffing shortage
(03/30/23 7:00am)
Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) staff union Madison Teachers Inc. launched a campaign to push for additional resources and support to help Madison teachers amid the district’s ongoing staff shortage.
Dane County introduces trauma recovery program to support Madison health care workers
(03/30/23 7:00am)
In 2021, Marilyn McCluskey, an intensive care unit nurse at a local Madison hospital, felt her anxiety grow so severe she sought grief counseling to help cope with her experience on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madison Starbucks workers strike in nationwide protest for better pay, working conditions
(03/22/23 10:00pm)
Employees of the Starbucks located on Capitol Square went on strike Wednesday as part of a nationwide protest to push for better pay and working conditions.
Dane County Salvation Army announces $4 million to build new homeless shelter
(03/23/23 7:00am)
The Dane County Salvation Army and congressional representatives announced a $4 million federal grant funding a new shelter for women, children and families experiencing homelessness at a press conference Monday.
Madison mayoral candidates debate issues surrounding affordable housing, transportation
(03/22/23 7:00am)
Incumbent mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and challenger Gloria Reyes faced off in a forum on Monday, to debate issues including affordable housing, equitable public transportation and food insecurity in Madison.
Madison food banks expect increase in demand after additional SNAP benefits end
(03/21/23 7:00am)
Dane County food banks are expecting an increase in need for food assistance after additional benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sunsetted in March.
‘We’re just short too many people’: Madison school district maintenance workers push for pay increase
(03/09/23 8:00am)
In the fall of 2022, the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) issued a $5-per-hour pay increase for over 700 staff members totaling $8.5 million. Lunch workers, special education assistants, security assistants and others were included in the recent raise.
Madison Common Council votes to authorize lawsuit against Kia, Hyundai over rise in car thefts
(03/08/23 8:00am)
The Madison Common Council voted Tuesday to sue carmakers Kia and Hyundai over what the city said is the companies’ failure to install anti-theft technology in their vehicles.
Madison mayoral candidates debate proposals for housing, public safety
(03/07/23 8:00am)
Incumbent Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and challenger Gloria Reyes sat down with the Madison community to debate issues including public safety, affordable housing and the city’s budget last week at the Madison Central Library.
Madison Sourdough employees petition to unionize after owner declined to voluntarily recognize union
(03/03/23 10:30pm)
Employees at Madison Sourdough filed a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board Monday.
