In a 16-1 vote, Madison’s common council punted a decision on a new east side homeless shelter to May fourth. The property, located on Zeier Road near the East Towne Mall, will cost the city an estimated $2.6 million, plus an additional $400,000 for related acquisition costs. The council’s decision came around 2:00 AM, after […]
Madison’s Finance Committee gives nod to crisis response team
Madison’s Finance Committee unanimously greenlit a pilot for a new Crisis Response Team on Monday night. The pilot program was a major item in the mayor’s 2021 budget proposal, and the finance committee’s sign-off is one of the final steps for the initiative to move forward. The program is a joint effort between the city, […]
Republican Donor files lawsuit against ballot boxes
A lawsuit from a top Republican donor argues that absentee dropboxes, like those scattered across the City of Madison, are illegal. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, plaintiffs in the case argue that absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal because they are not specifically included as an option by state law. The Wisconsin State […]
‘It’s voter suppression:’ lawmaker floats overhauls to Wisconsin...
A Republican state lawmaker is floating sweeping overhauls to how the state conducts elections. But, even before they’ve been officially introduced, the bills are already facing pushback. The six bills, proposed by Republican Senator Duey Stroebel of Saukville, would change requirements for indefinitely confined voters, institute stricter voter ID laws and bar election funding from […]
Madison, Dane County announce site of new men’s homeless shelter
Madison and Dane County leaders have announced a new location for a men’s homeless shelter. The new facility at 2002 Zeier Road will be Madison’s first permanent men’s homeless shelter since the pandemic broke out in March. The project is a collaboration between Dane County and the City of Madison, and both governments pledged about $3 […]
Dane County, Madison announce $16 million in rental assistance
In December, U.S. Lawmakers passed a massive, $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. Included in that deal was $25 billion for rental assistance. Now, the city of Madison and Dane County are lining up for their slice of that money — as Madison is seeking about $7.7 million from the funding, while Dane County is requesting […]
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