Police Oversight Board amendment to remove racial, experience quotas
'I think it’s unfortunate that this is a step we have to take, to remove that specific language from the ordinance,' alderperson says
Community, city break ground on southside Black Business Hub
'This Hub is an opportunity to grow new businesses and for [Black business owners] to have access to resources that they do not have right now,' Urban League CEO says
Some alderpersons say mayor excluded them from homeless shelter location discussion
Mayor's office says access to transportation is main factor in choosing location
City of Madison surges forward with Bus Rapid Transit plans despite some local businesses’ opposition
Madison mayor says BRT is 'uniquely necessary' to address growth for economic boost as State Street businesses pushes back against aspects of the system's design
UW announces face masks will be required in all campus buildings again
Starting August 5, all staff, students, visitors must wear masks in campus buildings due to rise in COVID-19 cases from the Delta variant, UW says
Madison Finance Committee authorizes new crisis response teams
'It’s going to hopefully help divert people from jails and emergency rooms,' project manager says
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget allows 0.5% increase in sales tax, addresses concerns from municipalities
Counties will be allowed to increase sales tax to diversify local revenue sources, empower local governments
Common Council votes to ban MPD from using facial recognition technology
'These technologies have pretty well established and serious flaws in their capacity to accurately identify Black and Brown faces,' registrant says in support of ban
Madison Metro Transit kicks off Bus Rapid Transit with public meeting
Bus Rapid Transit system services will start in 2024 in Madison, with lines running through UW campus
