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How are recent government actions affecting food pantries in Madison?
City Life CommUnity Community Profiles Public policy State and Local Politics

How are recent government actions affecting food pantries in Madison?

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Allison Dungan, the manager at Goodman Community Center’s Fritz Food Pantry, has only been in her role for a few months — but she’s no

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Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts
City Life Culture Justice system State and Local Politics

Virtual hearings are going strong in the Dane County family courts

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed nearly every corner of public life, and the Dane County Court family court was no exception. What began as a temporary

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Most stadium beer vendors don’t run for governor. But Ryan Strnad is.
Community Profiles Politics Public policy State and Local Politics

Most stadium beer vendors don’t run for governor. But Ryan Strnad is.

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Most stadium beer vendors don’t run for governor. But Ryan Strnad is. Ryan Strnad lives in Mukwonago. He’s got a dad bod, a scruffy beard

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