Madison Media Digest: Education, Business & Development, Government

Here’s what we were reading while learning about the history of bicycling in Wisconsin

Education

Madison schools’ new discipline policy is reducing suspensions, but may not be addressing the racial disparity in missed school time it was designed for.  The Dane County NAACP is recruiting competitors for the organization’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. The Madison Diocese has seen an uptick in the number of men studying to become priests and is seeking $30M to train them.  

Business & Development

The City Council approved a large hotel near Capitol Square, over the concerns of preservationists. Developers say a limit on tax credits for redevelopment of historical structures in Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget could hinder work in Madison. The State Journal says that Madison, not the state budget, would be to blame if projects like the Garver Feed Mill fell through. The Cap Times highlighted Madison’s potential for becoming a startup hub and its challenges. Caffeinated Politics discusses a debate over preservation along Williamson Street.

Government

Mayor Paul Soglin and Ald. Scott Resnick will participate in a debate tonight at the Madison Public Library Central Branch. The Cap Times wrote that they shouldn’t throw away the ideas of candidates that didn’t make it past the primary. Richard Brown expressed surprise he didn’t advance in the primary. Dane County is demanding that the company that operates a Waunakee manure digester comply with state regulations after multiple spills. Members of Madison’s black community want greater input into the design of the proposed Dane County Jail.