Madison Media Digest

If you only read one local news story this week, it should be this piece about a local student who wants to rename James Madison Memorial High School. 

Business

Increased property values in Madison mean that many hotels have to pay higher taxes than in previous years, leading to potentially lower wages for employees. Oscar Meyer employees are protesting broken union agreements. The owners of the Hail Mary sports bar have agreed to surrender their liquor license for their other property in order to obtain one for Hail Mary. A design struggle between old-fashioned facades and more modern apartments is taking place on State Street as more buildings remodel. 

Local Government

Madison Finance Committee will not consider funding a community rapid response to gun violence, even though organizers said they reached a verbal agreement. Black community leaders want the city to properly address the increase in gun violence. The Boys and Girls Club CEO thinks that the timing of their audit in not a coincidence. Residents have concerns about the updated neighborhood development plan for High Point Raymond. 

Community

Unlike in previous years, this year’s free Concerts on the Rooftop will require tickets. Video game developers in the Midwest will hold their first conference in Madison. Black Girls Do Bike gives women of color a chance to come together and enjoy bicycling in Madison. A proposed public market might open in Middleton before the Madison Public Market. A local church will support Madison’s immigrant community. Homes in Madison are selling more quickly than ever before. “Clearing Misconceptions about Islam” event gave Madisonians a chance to learn about Islam.