Transgender Day Of Visibility Amid The ‘Dark Ages’

By March 2021, the number of copycat anti-trans bills has already broken past annual records.

Voluntary Compliance Is All That’s Left After High Court Ruling

With no Wisconsin mask order, public health practitioners are counting on people to behave safely on their own.

DNR Partners With USDA On Wolf Management

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced it will continue federal partnerships to manage conflicts between wolves and humans.

Federal Taxes In Dane County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Legislation Would End Lower Minimum Wage For Tipped Employees

Hong, Larson unveil measure they say would target abuses, especially for hospitality workers.

Evers Declares Energy State Of Emergency

​Gov. Tony Evers said it was due to the state’s dwindling supplies of petroleum.

Wisconsin Still Needs More Vaccine Doses

Cops and firefighters will soon get the vaccine for COVID-19.

Federal Judge Casts Doubt On Trump's Wisconsin Lawsuit

U.S. District Judge Brett Ludwig, a Trump appointee, marveled at the president's request at the start of Thursday's hearing.

Wisconsin Gov. Appoints 33 To Health Equity Council

The council is set to meet for the first time on Wednesday.

$2.6M Fund Going Toward Racial Equity In Coronavirus Recovery

Gov. Tony Evers said the funding will support Wisconsin's Just Recovery for Racial Equity initiative.

WI Gov., First Lady Announce Grant For Fight Against Alzheimer's

Wisconsin's Department of Health is among 15 nationwide recipients of the grant funding.

Gov. Evers Cutting State Spending By $250M

The state's cuts will follow "North Star Values" and prioritize important services for Wisconsinites, Evers said in a release.

CESA 8 American Indian Studies: Implementing Wisconsin Act 31 Webinar On April 21

The focus of the training is to help educators understand and implement Wisconsin Act 31.

Gov. Evers Urges Senate To Send Coronavirus Response

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is urging the state senate to send a recently passed coronavirus response bill to his desk immediately.

Wisconsin Department Of Public Instruction Will Commemorate Creed Day On April 13

When an observance day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it should be observed on the preceding Friday or the following Monday.

Mayor Rhodes-Conway Statement Regarding Federal Court Ruling On Wisconsin Elections

The Court did not rule to postpone the in-person election or order a full absentee or mail-in election.

City Of Madison Engineering Division Design, Build, Install Barriers At Election Polls

Crews built a prototype on March 31 and ordered materials overnight to begin building, installing and distributing April 1.

Twelve Things For Voters To Know On Election Day

"At the public test of election equipment, we made sure the tabulator accurately tallied ballots marked with blue or black ballpoint ink."

Wisconsin Department Of Public Instruction Announces Prisoners Of War Remembrance Day On April 9

Customarily observed through gubernatorial proclamation, the day recognizes those who suffered captivity in foreign countries.

United States Census 2020: Updated Timeline For Madison

The United States Census 2020 has made some adjustments to Census operations and calendar dates due to COVID-19.

Wisconsin Moving Forward With Election; Madison Asking Federal Court To Postpone

Last Friday, Governor Evers asked for absentee ballots be sent to all voters.

Wisconsin Only State Moving Forward With Election At This Stage Of Coronavirus

The following is a statement from Mayor Rhodes-Conway is also published as her official blog.

Madison Common Council To Conduct First Virtual Meeting On March 31

On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the Madison Common Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting virtually in response to COVID-19.

Madison Clerk Office In Need Of Witness For Voters

There are couple of organizations in Dane County that helped those voters who live alone and have difficulty finding a witness.

Madison Voter Registration 'Closes' Wednesday

Wednesday, Mar. 16, is the final day to register to vote online or by mail prior to the April 7 Spring Election.

Wisconsin Public Instruction Dept. Administrative Rules Hearing March 24

This hearing is to accept public testimony on proposed permanent rules related to changes to PI 34 as a result of 2019 Wisconsin Act 44.

Madison Answers Voter ID Questions

Madison Clerk’s Office would like voters to know the answers to the ten most frequently asked questions they receive regarding voter ID.

Forestry Section Moves To The Streets Division

The Forestry Section has moved from the Parks Division to the Streets Division.

Madison City Clerk’s Office Encourages Voters To Verify Registration

In response to Friday’s court ruling regarding the inactivation of voter registrations.

City Of Madison Swaps Light Bulbs In Municipal Buildings To Slash Electricity Costs

One easy switch of some lights will help save a lot of money for the City of Madison.

Madison Historic Preservation Plan Draft Available

A draft of the City’s first comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan is now available.

City Of Madison Leads State With First Public Fleet To Use 20% Biodiesel

From ambulances and fire trucks to garbage/recycling and plow trucks, Madison is making a significant, positive impact on the environment.

Madison's District 8 Alder Avra Reddy Resigns

Alder Reddy has notified Council Leadership of her resignation from the Madison Common Council as of September 30, 2019.

WI Republicans Can Keep Gerrymandered Districts: Ruling

A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court says federal courts have to stay out of state redistricting disputes.

First-Time DUI Offenses Could Be Expunged: GOP Bill

If a first-time DUI offender meets a few conditions, the bill would mean they can petition for an expungement of the offense.

Wisconsin Senate Refuses To Honor Colin Kaepernick

GOP members refused to include Kaepernick in a Black History Month resolution, despite calls from Democrats to do so.

3rd Lame Duck Lawsuit Filed By Wisconsin Unions, Senator

The lawsuit brands the lame-duck laws "an assault on the will of the voters and an unprecedented 'power grab.'"

Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin GOP Early-Voting Law

A federal judge struck down lame-duck legislation passed by GOP lawmakers during the final days of former Gov. Scott Walker's term.

Wisconsin's Early Voting Limit Challenged In Federal Court

With the backing of former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, a liberal coalition is challenging the law, saying it is unconstitutional.

Walker Signs Sweeping GOP Lame-Duck Bills

The package of bills weakens incoming Democrats including Gov-elect Tony Evers and Attorney General -elect Josh Kaul.