🌱 CARES Expands Services + Starbucks To Vote On Unionization

Rise and shine, Madison! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, March 30 off on an informed note. Here's everything happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; milder. High: 53 Low: 30.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Madison today:

1. Madison's Community Alternative Response for Emergency Services (CARES) team has expanded its services beyond downtown and will now respond to calls all across the city. The CARES team is made up of community paramedics and crisis workers who respond to nonviolent 911 calls for mental health emergencies. The team has already responded to 246 emergency calls since it was established nearly six months ago. (WKOW)
2. Workers at a Starbucks downtown have filed with the National Labor Relations Board to vote on a unionization effort. A majority of employees at the store have reportedly already signed their union authorization cards, but a vote will still be required in the coming weeks to determine whether the workers will join the union. If the store votes to unionize, it would become the first organized Starbucks location in Madison and the third in the state. (WMTV – NBC15)
3. The Overture Center has announced plans to reveal its lineup for the 2022-23 season during a live event in May. The event will be free to the public and feature highlights of live performances from special guests. Community members can attend the event in person at 7:00 p.m. on May 2 or tune in live online. (WMTV – NBC15)

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Today in Madison:

• Scrabble At Lakeview Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Open Art Studio At South Madison Branch Library (5:00 PM)
• Adult Craft Night: Fridge Magnets At Fitchburg Public Library (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Madison is hiring for the position of GIS Technician. This is a permanent, full-time position with a starting salary of $55,247.90. Applications are due by Apr. 13. (Facebook)
• Artists and Entrepreneurs! Join Dane Arts this Thursday, Mar. 31, at StartingBlock Madison for refreshments and live music by Adem Tesfaye. (Facebook)
• The Madison Children's Museum program calendar is full of extra fun this week to celebrate spring break! Reserve your tickets today. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.