On Tuesday, May 7, there will be a special primary election for the 17th District seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors. For today’s show, we interview the three candidates: David Ahrens, Kristen Audet, and Amanda McKaig. They highlight many of the important issues facing the county such as mental health, jailing, the opioid crisis, […]
Soglin Makes Final Pitch as Judge Doyle Square Vote Nears
MADISON (WORT) — Mayor Paul Soglin is using his bully pulpit to sell the controversial Judge Doyle Square project being negotiated between developer Bob Dunn and the City of Madison.
City to vote on future of Judge Doyle Square
What is the status on the Judge Doyle Square project? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Today on A Public Affair Carousel Bayrd talks with District 15 Alder David Ahrens on why he opposes the project.
Lawmakers Take Away More Local Control From Madison
MADISON (WORT) — In a surprising move this week by the Joint Finance Committee, state lawmakers added a budget provision that will take away the City of Madison’s ability to control how revenue from hotel room tax revenues are spent. Dylan Brogan has the story.
Is Exact Sciences too good to pass up?
MADISON (WORT) — Isthmus news editor Joe Tarr has the details on the embattled Judge Doyle Square project. After scrapping the first round of proposals, four new projects have been submitted for consideration by city officials.
Madison Alders Reject Soglin's Budget Changes, Additional Pay for...
MADISON (WORT) — After a week-long skirmish between the Common Council and Mayor Paul Soglin, the City of Madison has adopted a 2015 budget. Dylan Brogan reports.