Last September, Madison took steps to establish more transparency and accountability with the police department. The first was an oversight board that has been meeting since November. The second is a step closer to becoming a reality. Last night alders unanimously approved the job description for Madison’s Independent Police Monitor. The wording comes from the […]
Faith Leaders Oppose Voter Suppression Bills, Senate Passes Them Anywa...
Later this month, the US senate will vote on the “For the People Act.” It’s a bill aimed at expanding voter access and has already passed in the house. It comes as states across the country attempt to pass new voting bills Today the Wisconsin State Senate voted on a suite of bills that will restrict […]
Madison Jazz Society is Set to Dissolve
The non-profit Madison Jazz Society was created in 1984 with the mission to preserve and promote traditional jazz. That’s jazz from early rag-time and up to the 1950s. In March, the board of directors voted unanimously to dissolve the organization, leaving one less outlet for jazz in Madison. Many members of the jazz community found […]
What’s New in Covid News?
Today, the state health department reported 688 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 34 new deaths, since our broadcast yesterday. Over the past year, we all have been forced to adapt to new science, and CDC recommendations. With more vaccines getting into arms, and the weather permitting more outdoor gathering, there are, once again, new […]
For Earth Week, Madison Mayor Announces City Climate Goals
Tomorrow is Earth Day. The first Earth Day was 51 years ago and was spearheaded by then US Senator from Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson. Ahead of the holiday, the Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveiled a two-year plan to address climate issues. “We have so little time to make a difference before we will experience irreversible and catastrophic […]
Spring Election Results
Yesterday was election day in Wisconsin. In Dane County about 30% of registered voters cast a ballot. WORT’s Jade Iseri-Ramos explains the election results. State Superintendent Though yesterday was technically a nonpartisan election , the union and Democrat backed candidate won the only statewide race. Jill Underly won out against Deb Kerr as the new […]
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