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Hello Madison! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Madison's new Willy Street relief fund will actually cover
  • What's changing as Madison students head back to school this year?
  • Why Madison's Finance Committee blocked new funding for the police monitor

Also on today's calendar: Josh Ammann and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot; a morning thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Turning sunny with a t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Madison Finance Committee votes 'yes' on relief fund for Willy Street businesses (fox47.com) — Madison's Finance Committee has approved $75,000 for a Williamson Street Business Stabilization Support Program to help shops affected by the fallout from a fatal neighborhood shooting. Members rejected an additional $200,000 from the city's contingent reserve, balancing immediate support for Willy Street businesses with keeping emergency funds available for the rest of the year.
   

2. Madison students return to class as MMSD begins new school year (spectrumnews1.com) — Madison Metropolitan School District students are back in class, with new cellphone rules, a fresh five-year strategic plan, and milestone years for 4K, kindergarten, sixth and ninth graders in updated buildings. Families at Whitehorse Middle School described a mix of excitement and nerves, while district leaders emphasized safety, staffing stability, and helping students build identity and belonging in Madison schools.
   

3. Madison Finance Committee rejects request to transfer $28k to OIM (wmtv15news.com) — Madison's Finance Committee has rejected transferring $28,500 from the city's contingent reserve to the Office of the Independent Monitor, limiting funds for added staffing and service costs. The move comes as officials seek a full accounting of expenses tied to the city's response to the July 22 deadly police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
   

4. City of Madison celebrates CARES turning five (wmtv15news.com) — Madison is marking five years of its CARES program, which sends a community paramedic and mental health crisis worker to non-violent behavioral health emergencies instead of police. Since 2021, teams have assisted nearly 9,000 people, aiming to de-escalate crises, connect residents with resources, and offer a more specialized, compassionate response across the city.
   

5. Show Review: Hannah Cohen at Breese Stevens Field in Madison (americanahighways.org) — A recent Hannah Cohen performance at Breese Stevens Field brought thoughtful, intimate indie sounds to a Madison crowd ahead of Alabama Shakes. The review highlights how her live vocals, storytelling, and personal Wisconsin connection resonated with local fans and set a warm tone for the evening.
   

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Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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