Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are small housing units built on the same property of an existing home. The small flats are also called “granny flats” or “backyard cottages,” and are only allowed on properties that have a single-family home. Now, City of Madison leaders are looking to cut red tape – changing zoning requirements […]
Madison Alders Warn Of Nurse Anti-Union Campaign
Two Madison Common Council Alders sounded the alarm today, warning that UW Health has launched an “immoral and aggressive anti-union campaign against nurses,” Alders Lindsay Lemmer and Patrick Heck say that they recently learned that UW Health is working with anti-union consultants known for their scare tactics. Those consultants? Axley Brynelson LLP, a Madison based […]
Madison Leaders Show Support for UW Health Nurses’ Union Effort
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for frontline medical workers. Since last March, nurses and hospital workers have faced staffing shortages, inadequate personal protective equipment, and medical misinformation. Susan Nicol, a registered nurse at UW Health, said at a press conference today that many nurses are afraid to speak up for fear of being […]
Reindahl encampment’s future in the hands of city committee
On Monday, WORT news reported on a city proposal to end the encampment in Reindahl Park. Last night, the Madison Common Council decided to send the proposal to committees. At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the common council decided that people experiencing homelessness could camp in Madison’s parks without punishment. This was at a time […]
City Lands on Final Independent Police Monitor Job Description
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 […]
Join us: District 19 debate Friday at 5pm
The WORT News team is wrapping up the week with 2 debates. First up is District 19. Incumbent Keith Furman and Aisha Moe are facing off in this district. Watch the debate at 5pm on WORT’s Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. We are taking your questions during this debate— head to this form to submit a question or comment on our livestream. The […]
