Last year, Wisconsinites were bombarded with political news and messaging, as is typical in this battleground state during any presidential election. However, a recent judicial
Category: Public policy
A place of despair: A Madison man’s memories from inside prison
A loud “clack” sound awakes me. The locks on the bars are released as I open my eyes and my nostrils are rushed with the
Madison’s CARES program survives potential budget cuts, set to expand
Potential cuts to the city of Madison’s budget threatened a successful program that’s aimed at better serving people in crisis. The Community Alternative Response Emergency
Rain Gardens Mitigate Flooding in Madison Neighborhoods
“It’s definitely worth it,” said James Gill, a resident of Madison who installed a rain garden in his front yard this summer. “It’s definitely beneficial
With the COVID-19 assistance ending in 2025, rights advocates worry of an increase in homelessness in Dane County
Throughout Heidi Wegleitner’s 18 years as an attorney, helping people facing eviction has been a significant part of her legal practice. It’s a cause she
Donate to Madison Commons Today for Giving Tuesday
Hello, Madison Commons friends! Please consider donating to Madison Commons during Giving Tuesday today. We need to raise about 75% of our budget outside of
