Police officers are often the default first responders to a call for service, even in cases of mental and emotional crisis. Now, Madison and Dane County leaders are looking at alternative models to reduce police calls for service. For the program to take off, the city and county will have to collaborate, according to Madison […]
City Walks Back Regulations on Short-term Rentals
Last month, the City of Madison’s common council advanced an ordinance that would place tighter regulations on short-term tourist rentals like Airbnb operations. Part of that ordinance would have required short-term rental operators to “identify all guests and provide for the make, model, and license plate number” of any car associated with said guests. But, […]
Madison Considers Stricter Tourist Rental Laws
During its full meeting last night, the City of Madison’s common council advanced an ordinance that would impose stricter regulations on short-term tourist rentals like Airbnb operations. The city currently requires that short-term rentals must also be the operator’s primary residence, and prohibits them from renting the house when they are absent for more than […]
Hear from Democratic Secretary of State Candidates
Tuesday host Carousel Bayrd interviews the two Democratic candidates for Secretary of State, Arvina Martin and incumbent Doug La Follette. Martin is an alder in the City of Madison Common Council, and La Follette has served for ten terms as Wisconsin Secretary of State. The conversations touched on the importance of voter access and engagement […]
Know Your Candidates: City Council District 11
The race for Madison City Council is just around the corner. Guest host Anjali Misra speaks with District 11 candidates Arvina Martin and Bradley Campbell. Arvina Martin currently works for the Department of Transportation as a policy analyst and statewide tribal liaison. She previously worked as a voter protection fellow for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. […]
