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Madison Teachers Caught in The Middle

By Elizabeth Janeczko | April 18, 2019

To be a Madison teacher is to exist within a set of irresolvable tensions.

April 2019 Backyard Heroes

Community Shares, a partner of Madison Commons, recognizes two volunteers each month. The volunteers come from Community Shares' member groups and are selected for their service to the community and to community issues.

Madison Spring Arts Guide

Spring is now here and with it are many opportunities to enjoy art in Madison. For those looking to make the most of their springtime, here is a selection of outdoor art, indoor exhibitions, screenings, and performances for residents to enjoy.

United Way to invest $19.5 million into Dane County community

United Way of Dane County will invest more than $19.5 million dollars in programs that focus on reducing poverty.

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  • City Life
    Madison Commons Media Digest, April 21, 2019
    By Lew Friedland and Jeff Tischauser | April 21, 2019

    Madison and Dane County Madison seeks to limit late entry to more Downtown bars, Chris Rickert, Wisconsin State Journal, April 21. Census: Dane County leads state in population growth; more than double any other county in Wisconsin, Chris Hubbuch, WSJ, April 18.

  • City Life
    Who will be Madison’s next mayor?
    By Max Witynski and Andrew Kraemer | April 1, 2019

    Soglin aims to hold on to position, Rhodes-Conway pushing for a change We asked the candidates running to be Madison’s mayor the same five questions to understand their vision for the future of Madison. The answers we received show differences in scope, detail, and logic for where the candidates think Madison is, and where the city is going.

  • City Life
    Demeter Foundation to Host Wellness Workshops Aiding Women Transitioning from Incarceration
    By Andrew Kraemer | March 31, 2019

    The Demeter Foundation will be hosting a four-week workshop series starting next week entitled “Creating a Healthier Lifestyle: Holistic Wellness,” for women with the lived experience of incarceration. (more…)

  • City Life
    Mifflandia Project Guides the Future of Mifflin Street Neighborhood
    By Andrew Kraemer | March 31, 2019

    The City of Madison began laying the groundwork for updates to the historic Mifflin Street neighborhood with its 2012 Downtown Plan, but from then until 2018, not much happened. (more…)

Recent Posts: WisconsinWatch.org

WisconsinWeekly: Wind power debate swirling in Green County

Turbine turmoil, potential fraud, MKE residents want answers on lead in drinking water

Openness champions celebrated at 9th annual Wisconsin Watchdog Awards

The 2019 Wisconsin Watchdog Awards recognize outstanding efforts to protect the state’s tradition of open government, and highlight some of the threats.

Investigating Organizations

On this page How can I check up on a nonprofit group? What information is available on corporations operating in my state? What can I learn about labor unions? What can I learn about an employer’s record on workplace safety? More on how to Be Your Own Watchdog How can I check up on a […]

The Wisconsin Legislature: Bills and spending

On this page How can I find a particular bill? Understand what is being proposed Where else can I learn about past and pending legislation? How can I track agency spending? More on how to Be Your Own Watchdog How can I find a particular bill? The Wisconsin state Legislature runs a robust website for past and […]

Campaign finance, lobbying and elections

On this page How can I dig into state campaign finance data? How can I find who is lobbying whom over what? How do I find similar information on campaign finance and lobbying in other states? How do I track campaign donations and spending for federal candidates, like U.S. senators and congresspeople? How can I […]

Special Reports

  • After Oscars

    Losing the Oscar Mayer plant in Madison reflected the general trend of declining manufacturing jobs. But being part of a national trend doesn’t change the reality for the company’s employees and the city.

  • Bridging the Gap

    Bridging the Gap is an in-depth look at Madison’s racial academic achievement gap. This issue spans the city and touches almost every aspect of our community.

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About Madison Commons

Madison Commons is a community journalism project powered by University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Our reporters regularly cover neighborhood news and local issues relating to environment, local food issues, education, development, nonprofits, and social justice. We also do special reports, including one on the closing of Oscar Mayer and the achievement gap.

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