Madison Media Digest

If you only read one local news story this week, it should be this piece about the complicated relationship that MPD has with undocumented immigrants.

Education

Supporters are hoping that the Madison School Board approves a charter for the proposed Isthmus Montessori School. School Board candidate Kate Teows wants to create a better working environment for teachers. 

Business

Business owners on State Street are troubled by the behavior of the area’s homeless people. Business owners debate parking space usage on Williamson Street. The planning and approval process is speeding up for the proposed Judge Doyle Square development. Madison start-ups did really well in 2016. The Cardinal Bar has been sold to a UW graduate. 

Community

A city-wide forum will provide information and reassurance for members of minority communities. Madison writers speak out against Trump. Madison’s music venues are rethinking security measures. Madison and Dane County honor this year’s winners of the MLK Humanitarian Award. Most of Madison’s Common Council incumbents are running unopposed. Mayor Soglin took 21 out-of-state trips in 2016. Madison is the 3rd safest city for pedestrians in the U.S. A Madison man’s death is a stark reminder that eating disorders can affect anyone.