A look at some of this week’s top stories. Education MMSD will lose 7.1 million in state revenue in the coming year because of changes
Month: June 2018
Madison’s senior coalitions merging into one to serve more effectively
Madison’s four geographically based non-profit senior coalitions are merging their operations into one agency that will serve all of Madison and Monona beginning in 2019.
Imagine Madison plan outlining the city’s future growth is in final stages
The draft of the Imagine Madison Comprehensive Plan was officially released and made available for comment in mid-May. Imagine Madison is a public listening project
Media Digest June 24
Stories from this past week and a look ahead. Neighborhoods and Development Monroe Street development brings new coping strategies from businesses. Barry Adams, WSJ, 6/24. Some far
Wisconsin-Born Accelerator Highlights Homegrown Innovation
Six early-stage businesses presented at startup accelerator Gener8tor’s Madison Premiere Night last month. The evening celebrated the growing activity of technology and early-stage companies in
“Scholars of Promise” Program Expands
Thanks to the new “Scholars of Promise” program, 150 students at Madison Area Technical College have access to new opportunities. Created by Madison College along
Media Digest June 15, 2018
Top Story Paul Soglin will propose a $17 vehicle-registration fee to help close budget shortfalls and maintain community service programs for low-income residents. Chris Rickert, Wisconsin
June 2018 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
Wisconsin’s wrongfully convicted get voices heard through state’s Innocence Project
While working on wrongful conviction cases, it’s rare to receive good news. But when good news does come, Cristina Borde said her work — even
The Bus Stops Here: For an Electrifying Experience
The city of Madison wants to run completely on renewable energy. As Metro Transit currently accounts for almost a fifth of the city government’s energy