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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Goodbye, Alders: Max Prestigiacomo and Michael Tierney
Madison’s Common Council is made up of twenty alders elected by members of their district. This coming election cycle, five alders have announced they are not seeking re-election. For today’s […]