Dane County votes to not stop use of tear gas, pepper spray by Sheriff, does not fund mental health center
2021 budget continues to fund Sheriff's Office while all other departments get 5% cut
Dane County halts $20 million jail construction, instead invests in mental health center
Jail conditions are "inhumane," "absolutely unacceptable," county officials say
Dane County supervisor Paul Rusk passes away at 65
'Paul's leadership and grace will be deeply missed,' County Executive says
Dane County Board urges university to discontinue in-person classes
'We need to send a message that they need to reverse course,' county supervisor says
Executive releases Dane County 2021 budget totaling $615 million
Budget increases tax by $30.18 per average household, Human Services gets nearly $240 million
Protesters march, speak out against new $150 million jail at County Board meeting
'Build communities, not jails' protesters chanted
Virtual meetings new normal for Dane County Board of Supervisors
Remote meeting toolkit created, new elected supervisors sworn in through virtual meeting
UWHCA Board will not voluntarily recognize nurse union despite community, government support
Nurse said union will keep pushing to get deserved recognition, UWHCA desires to work together to solve employee issues
Spring election cycle presents opportunity, challenges for local leadership turnover
'You don’t want to just occupy a seat, you wanna get something done while you’re here,' city clerk says
