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"It is my belief that it persists today because the people that it impacts are not even seen as human in the first place:" Activists held an event at the State Capitol today calling for the abolition of solitary confinement

April 23, 2024

"We're making a difference:" During his last Earth month as Dane County Executive, Joe Parisi has announced new and updated programming to protect the environment

April 22, 2024

"Courts nationwide have been unanimous in rejecting these powers:" The state Supreme Court heard a case yesterday that could strip veto power from the legislature's budget-writing committee

April 18, 2024

"Seeing the other sponsors, I cannot in good faith want to be a part of that list:" In a tense meeting last night, Madison alders struggled to follow procedure on a resolution affirming support for domestic violence survivors

April 17, 2024

"Hey hey, ho ho, 0% has got to go!:" Madison educators rallied for cost of living wage increases outside yesterday's school board meeting

April 16, 2024

"[It's] going to have a significant impact on how schools are staffed going into next year:" The union is pushing back, after MMSD proposes a 0% raise for teachers next year

April 15, 2024

"The biggest predictor of violence is a preceding case of violence:" Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes is calling for domestic violence awareness - after yesterday's deadly shooting

April 11, 2024

"It's kind of uncharted waters for us:" Wisconsin clerks are waiting for guidance - after voters approved two constitutional amendments last Tuesday

April 10, 2024

"It's been 279 days:" Today, Governor Evers renewed his call for Republican state lawmakers to release $125 million in PFAS remediation funding

April 09, 2024

"This would be life-changing:" President Biden visited Madison again today - and announced his new plan to provide student debt relief

April 08, 2024

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