Tuesday’s state superintendent primary election, pitting incumbent Jill Underly against challengers Brittany Kinser and Jeff Wright, saw the highest statewide voter turnout for a superintendent
Category: Public policy
Common Ground with… Shahayra Majumder
Shahayra Majumder, 28, didn’t know she was an activist until others graced her with the title. To her, protesting for justice, peace and equity was
Dane County judge’s recent decision puts Act 10 at center stage in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race
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
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
