The Badger Herald Editorial Board: Spring 2021’s biggest stories
From a successful vaccine rollout to a potential return to normal, Editorial Board reviews the highs and lows of this past semester
Juliana Bennett, Jill Underly win races in spring election
'I’m ready to get to work and build a stronger, more equitable public education system that provides every child, every day with the world-class public education system they deserve,' tweets state superintendent-elect
Progressive student leaders forge new path through Madison city council
Retirement of Prestigiacomo, candidacy of Bailey provide fresh opportunities for progress on issues of transparency, racial equity
UW students Juliana Bennett, Ayomi Obuseh announce candidacy for District 8 alder seat
Current District 8 Ald. Max Prestigiacomo will not run for re-election
City council passes mayor’s budget, votes to not accept additional funding for MPD
Meeting continued after nearly six hours of public testimony Tuesday
Madison proposes making alder full-time position, increasing pay
Proposal would take away student representation at city government, reduce number of alders by half
‘There are clearly disparities:’ Madison Common Council debates issues rooted in systemic racism
The council is considering decriminalizing cannabis, banning police use of facial recognition techonlogy
Madison Mayor denounces alder’s use of profanity during City Council meeting
Alders write letter demanding investigation into incident
Madison City Council approves landmark civilian oversight measures of police conduct
'We have the choice here to evolve or repeat the same mistakes, and watch in horror as more people ... are killed' constituent says at meeting
