Sunday, May 31st
City of Madison
- Madison Parking Regulations No Longer Suspended – Alder Tag Evers
- Curfew tonight for downtown business area starts at 9:30 pm – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
- Downtown Curfew Starts at 9:30 p.m. – Alder Syed Abbas
- Curfew tonight for downtown business area starts at 9:30 p.m. – Alder Sheri Carter
- Updates & Week of June 1 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
- Madison Mayor declares state of emergency, imposes curfew amid unrest – In Business Magazine
- Downtown Madison curfew starting at 9:30 p.m. covers much of Isthmus – State Journal
- Volunteers speak louder than looters on State Street – State Journal
- 2nd night of tear gas, vandalism: Hundreds defy city curfew to protest Downtown – State Journal
- Hundreds gather to clean up after “provocateurs” – Madison 365
- More than 2,000 demand justice for George Floyd, Tony Robinson, many more killed by police – Madison 365
- Madison mayor condemns looting, but urges focus on systemic racism – Isthmus
- Tear gas used on State Street for second night – Channel3000.com
- Hundreds meet for second day of peaceful protests in downtown Madison – Channel3000.com
- Famed State Street performer Art Paul Schlosser returns after being maced by police during riots – Channel3000.com
- A breakdown of the breakdown: Madison police release numbers tied to downtown riot – Channel3000.com
- PHOTOS: Tensions remain high during second night of violent demonstrations – Channel3000.com
- Madison Police Chief comments on Saturday protests, vandalism – Channel3000.com
- ‘Our community is wounded’: City officials address violent acts in Downtown Madison – Channel3000.com
- Second night of violent confrontations in downtown Madison – WKOW
- Madison joins in protests over death of George Floyd – Badger Herald
- Peaceful Madison protest over Floyd death turns violent – AP
- Madison city leaders address destruction spurring from protest – WKOW
- Madison officials request National Guard assistance – WKOW
- Mayoral State of Emergency and Curfew – Alder Arvina Martin
- Downtown Property Damage Results in Mayoral State of Emergency and Curfew – Alder Tag Evers
- Downtown Violence Results in Mayoral State of Emergency and Curfew – Alder Patrick Heck
- Updated MPD Statement on Disturbances – Alder Mike Verveer
- Isthmus Curfew Imposed Tonight and Sunday Night – Alder Mike Verveer
- Update – Chief Wahl
- City, partners seek new site for homeless men; return to church basements ‘inconceivable’ – State Journal
- Watch now: Madison’s George Floyd protest goes from peaceful to destructive, in videos – State Journal
- Downtown Violence Results in Mayoral State of Emergency and Curfew – Madison Mayor
- Statement to the Public – MPD – Madison Police Department
- Madison police respond to reports of looting at East Towne Mall, other nearby stores – Channel3000.com
- Madison mayor declares state of emergency, issues curfew until Monday morning – Channel3000.com
- PHOTOS: State Street businesses, city property damaged during violent protests in downtown Madison – Channel3000.com
- ‘Our property is replaceable. Black lives aren’t’: State Street bar owner reflects on violent protests – Channel3000.com
- 75 businesses damaged on State Street during protests, 1 officer hurt – WKOW
- Madison mayor declares state of emergency, institutes curfew – WKOW
- ‘Everyone was in tears:’ State Street business owners start to clean-up after protests – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
Saturday, May 30th
City of Madison
- MPD Statement on Continuing State Street Disturbance – Alder Mike Verveer
- Witness: Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Willy Street during protest over George Floyd’s death – State Journal
- Updated: People, police clash in Madison after George Floyd protest – Cap Times
- Update: Peaceful protest in Madison turns destructive in wake of police death of George Floyd – State Journal
- Thousands protest in Madison following George Floyd’s death – Cap Times
- A difficult post to write – Madison Bikes
- Peaceful protest, then pepper spray – Isthmus
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway: ‘Serious Social Change is Needed in our Nation’ – Madison Mayor
- Madison Police Department issues statement regarding violent protests – Channel3000.com
- Police squad car set on fire during violent downtown Madison protests – Channel3000.com
- Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor responds to riots happening across state – Channel3000.com
- Madison officer injured while responding to protests – Channel3000.com
- Governor Tony Evers reacts to protests – Channel3000.com
- WATCH LIVE: Downtown Madison protests turn violent – Channel3000.com
- Committee recommends no adult entertainment at Vision’s night club – Channel3000.com
- Madison mayor, community leaders to address violent protests on State Street – Channel3000.com
- People asked to avoid State Street as protests turn violent in Madison – Channel3000.com
- Protesters break-in to State Street jewelry store – Channel3000.com
- Madison police respond to reports of looting at malls – WKOW
- Evers calls for ’empathy and compassion’ amidst clashes between police, protesters – WKOW
- Madison mayor calls for peaceful protests – WKOW
- Violence, vandalism ‘will not be tolerated:’ Madison police respond to protests – WKOW
- Protesters, police face off in Madison after peaceful afternoon – WKOW
- Protests escalating in Madison – WKOW
- Madison City Week Ahead – Forwardlookkout.com
- Design commission approves Moxy Hotel, Archipelago Village – Cap Times
Dane County
- Several Staff at Dane County’s Alliant Energy Center Placed on Furlough Until it is Safe Enough to Hold Large Gatherings Once Again – Dane County
- County Week Ahead 6/1/20 – Forwardlookkout.com
Madison Area Schools
- Madison Metropolitan Schools Week Ahead 6/1/20 – Forwardlookkout.com
Friday, May 29th
City of Madison
- Madison faces tough choices in divvying shrinking hotel room tax money – State Journal
- $5 Maximum per Day and First Hour Free on Saturdays in City-Owned Parking Garages – City of Madison
- Pride Survives – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane County Announces Recipients for Lakes Clean-up Partnership Program – Dane County
- Dane County Announces Recipients of 2020 Partners in Equity Food Grant Program – Dane County
- Public Health enforces Forward Dane safety measures through education first – Channel3000.com
- 18 Alliant Energy staff members temporarily furloughed – Channel3000.com
- Fight the Bite: Take Steps to Prevent West Nile Virus – Public Health
Madison Area Schools
And More . . .
- Round Up May 25 – 28 – Forwardlookout.com
Thursday, May 28th
City of Madison
- Madison committee’s recommendation: No strippers at Visions strip club – State Journal
- New restaurant recovery program to expand outdoor dining areas – Channel3000.com
- Madison library ensuring safe cleaning practices – Channel3000.com
- Restaurant owner says new outdoor seating program won’t work for everyone – WKOW
- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Green Screen Glitches – Caffeinated Politics
- Madison Announces ‘Streatery’ Restaurant Program – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison Announces ‘Streatery’ Restaurant Program – Alder Patrick Heck
- Madison Gets Serious About Historic Preservation – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison Announces “Streatery” Restaurant Program – City of Madison
- Madison to allow expanded outdoor restaurant seating through emergency order – WKOW
- Madison restaurants allowed to expand outdoor dining during COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- City loosens limits on outdoor dining, creates ‘cafe zones’ – Cap Times
Dane County
- Local law enforcement leaders condemn murder of George Floyd – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County police chiefs condemn actions of Minneapolis officers following death of George Floyd; community members call for change – State Journal
- Local police chiefs face the public in virtual town hall following George Floyd’s death – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Executive wants new statewide effort – Channel3000.com
- Dane County police chiefs condemn officers’ actions in killing of George Floyd – WKOW
- Northside teens push for creek clean-up after new sediment tests find high levels of PFAS — again – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- County Board Seeking Input on how to spend the spent $95M – Forwardlookout.com
- “Parisi: Two Week Report Since End of ‘Safer at Home’ Shows Coronavirus Spreading Statewide; Calls on State Leaders to Come Together and Act” – Dane County
- Dane County Chiefs of Police Association release joint statement condemning Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd incident – Channel3000.com
- Dane County exec calls on state leaders to act following increase in COVID-19 deaths – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison schools superintendent responds to racist incidents across the country – WKOW
- Madison residents face greater school funding burden in new budget, report finds – Cap Times
- MMSD officials plan summer food program, begin thinking about fall reopening – Cap Times
Higher Ed
Wednesday, May 27th
City of Madison
- Proposed East Wash development raises questions about approval process during coronavirus pandemic – Cap Times
- ‘Smut and Eggs’ restaurant faces uphill battle after hosting stripper event illegally – State Journal
- District 13 Updates – Alder Tag Evers
- CDA Updates on COVID-19 and Armed Security Guards – Forwardlookout.com
- “It is about advocating for community.” Madison’s Samba Baldeh gives up IT job for Assembly run – Madison 365
Projects
Dane County
- Dane County, Madison officials fight over reopening too soon, decision-making process – Wisconsin Examiner
- “It was a modern-day lynching’: Dane County law enforcement agencies to respond to arrest, death of George Floyd – Channel3000.com
- Henry Vilas Zoo plans to reopen with safety restrictions – Channel3000.com
- County Board Seeking Public Input On Covid-19 Federal Funding – Dane County
- Public Health responds to Alders and Supervisors – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School District examining reopening guidance as it plans for fall semester – State Journal
- MMSD: Hoping for fall plan by August – WKOW
- Going the distance: Madison teachers miss their students as they adjust to virtual learning – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- Edgewood College eliminates several faculty positions as restructuring continues – Channel3000.com
- Edgewood College eliminating some tenured faculty positions – WKOW
Tuesday, May 26th
City of Madison
- City, County officials skeptical of county’s reopening strategy – WORT 89.9 FM
- City to use goat grazing to address invasive plant life – WORT 89.9 FM
- Updates – Alder Donna Moreland
- Phase One Reopening Begins Today in Madison – Alder Arvina Martin
- 05/26/20 – Alder Max Presigiacomo
- Madison Public Libraries To Accept Library Returns Starting Today – Madison 365
- Madison mayor shops local businesses as Dane County moves into Phase One – CHannel3000.com
- Madison City Council members, Dane County supervisors question county’s reopening plan – State Journal
- Phase One Reopening Begins Today in Madison – City of Madison
- Madison using goats to devour invasive plants – WKOW
- Alders and Supervisors express concern over reopening plans – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison Public Library To Accept Library Returns Beginning May 26 – City of Madison
- Madison Starts Reopening for Business – Alder Patrick Heck
- D6 Items of Interest Week of May 25, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel
- Madison City Council President Sheri Carter makes history in challenging times – State Journal
- No more free parking: Madison set to enforce on-street meters starting June 1 – State Journal
Dane County
- Forced to Move Forward – Red Madison
- Dane County takes first tentative steps toward getting back to business – State Journal
- Criminal Justice Council To Provide Updates On Efforts In Response To Covid-19 – Dane County
- Dane County to Launch First Responder COVID-19 Testing Program – Dane County
- Alders, Supervisors share concerns about Forward Dane plan as businesses begin to reopen – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. launches COVID-19 testing program for first responders – Channel3000.com
- Dane County moves into “Phase One” of reopening plan – Channel3000.com
- Dane County to launch first responder COVID-19 testing program – WKOW
- Alders and Supervisors express concern over reopening plans – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County reopening plan not supported by science – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County spending $24M to put homeless people in hotels, $9M would house them. – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Area Schools
Monday, May 25th
City of Madison
- Rescheduled Downtown Water Main Flushing – Alder Mike Verveer
- Weekly Update: New Facebook groups; Urban Design Commission; Bookclub – Madison Bikes
- COVID-19 Update: Public Health Allows Businesses to Reopen – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison Reopens for Business – D15 Update 5/25/20 – Alder Grant Foster
Dane County
- DeForest board members concerned with Dane County restrictions – Deforest Times-Tribune
Madison Area Schools
And more . . . .
- Round Up May 19 – 24! – Forwardlookout.com
Sunday, May 24th
City of Madison
- Madison Parking Regulations Suspension Update – Alder Mike Verveer
- Updates & Week of May 25 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Dane County
- Henry Vilas Zoo says it will reopen no later than July 1 – WMTV
-
Parisi provides county COVID-19 updates – Sun Prairie Star
-
Yahara lakes dredging project kicked off – Sun Prairie Star
Saturday, May 23rd
City of Madison
- Updates & Week of May 25 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
- Madison City Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
- City of Madison to start enforcing parking restrictions June 1 – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
- Henry Vilas Zoo plans to reopen by July with new safety restrictions in place – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
- Madison Area Schools Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
Friday, May 22nd
City of Madison
- Grandview Commons B-Block Proposal – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
- Dane County Reopening Phase 1 Starts on Tuesday – Alder Keith Furman
- COVID-19 Update: New Local Public Health Order Effective Tuesday – Alder Tag Evers
- Dane County Reopening Phase I Starts on Tuesday – Alder Patrick Heck
- New Local Public Health Order Effective Tuesday – Alder Mike Verveer
- Madison will start enforcing parking rules again next month – WMTV
- No furloughs for Madison city employees for now, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says – State Journal
- Madison Mayor: Nevermind, no furloughs – Forwardlookout.com
- City of Madison On-Street Parking Restriction Changes – City of Madison
- Public Health Issues Order Moving Dane County to Reopening Phase 1 – City of Madison
- Madison Mayor: Don’t expect all businesses to open Tuesday – WKOW
- Black and Latino Chambers receive support to help businesses through Covid-19 – WORT 89.9 FM
- Wear your Cloth Facial Coverings this Memorial Day Weekend! – City of Madison
Projects
Dane County
- COVID-19 Updates and 2nd Term Responsibilities – Supervisor Yogesh Chawla
- Suing to stop Dane Co. stay-at-home order: “Every part of my life has been impacted” – WMTV
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Federal suit challenges local Wisconsin stay-at-home orders – Sun Prairie Star
-
Yahara lakes dredging project kicked off – Waunakee Tribune
- Dane County businesses can start slowly reopening Tuesday after benchmarks hit – State Journal
- Dane County businesses to reopen Tuesday with restrictions – Cap Times
- Dane County set to enter “Phase One” of reopening Tuesday – Madison 365
- Brave new world – Isthmus
- County Executive Parisi’s Statement on Federal Lawsuit Against Local COVID-19 Public Health Orders – Dane County
- Dane County Starts Multi-Year Project to Help Yahara Lakes Better Handle Heavy Rains, Reduce Lake Flooding Risk – Dane County
- Dane County moves into Phase 1 of reopening plan beginning Tuesday – Channel3000.com
- Director of Public Health Madison & Dane County answers questions about Dane Forward plan – Channel3000.com
- Dane County to move ahead to phase one reopening Tuesday – WKOW
- Wisconsin residents file lawsuit against Dane County Safer at Home order – Badger Herald
- Wisconsin, Dane County move to establish relief for renters – Cap Times
Thursday, May 21st
City of Madison
- Select Neighborhoods Receiving Power Line Tree Maintenance – Alder Zachary Henak
- Recent Train Horns Downtown – Alder Mike Verveer
- Update: A Message from the Mayor on the HEROES Act, plus a Green Infrastructure Pilot Study – Alder Tag Evers
- A Message from the Mayor About the Heroes Act in Congress – City of Madison
- Green Infrastructure, More Than a Buzz Word: Project, Pilot, Upcoming Meeting – City of Madison
- Goats in Parks: Prescribed Grazing – City of Madison
- May 26: Virtual Latino Construction Career Fair – Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney
Projects
Dane County
-
Dane County Announces Multi-Million Dollar Eviction Prevention Fund -Middlton Times-Tribune
- Dane County Board poised to approve $100,000 to fund the arts – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County starts years-long dredging of Yahara River to improve flow, reduce flood risk – State Journal
- Dane County Board sets priorities for CARES funds – Cap Times
- Dane County dredging project to reduce lake flood risk – WKOW
- Where will the County $95M in CARES Act Funding go? – Forwardlookout.com
- County Board To Vote On Several Measures Related To The Covid-19 Crisis – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
- UW-Madison closes off lakefront as hundreds gather – Madison 365
- UW to temporarily shut down terrace, part of alumni park due to COVID-19 – Badger Herald
Wednesday, May 20th
City of Madison
- Madison ranked top city to make fast recovery after pandemic – WMTV
- New order aims to promote public safety in campus gathering spots – Badger Herald
- Metro Runs Reduced Service on Memorial Day – City of Madison
- Madison picked a disastrous time to welcome Amazon – Tone Madison
- Wheeler Rd. Development Meeting – Alder Rebecca Kemble
- Madison City Council adopts city’s first historic preservation plan – Cap Times
Dane County
- Second phase of North Mendota Trail expansion nears completion – Waunakee Tribune
- County aims to reduce evictions, improve access to housing during pandemic – McFarland Thistle
- Plans for new county jail move ahead despite pandemic – WORT 89.9 FM
- Questions linger about when Dane County will allow full reopening; UW bans large gatherings – State Journal
- Dane County Parks making water recreation more accessible with revamped piers – State Journal
- County Board To Get Update On Covid-19 Federal Funding – Dane County
- County parks use up 27-36 percent in March, April – Channel3000.com
- County parks use up 27-36 percent in March, April – The Cambridge News
- Public Private Partnerships Advance Accessible Pier Projects Throughout Dane County Parks This Spring – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
- Questions linger about when Dane County will allow full reopening; UW bans large gatherings – State Journal
- UW-Madison adopts new order to enforce physical distancing in campus gathering spots – Channel3000.com
- Changes on UW-Madison’s campus to deal with Covid-19 – WKOW
- UW to slowly restart research activities, offer mix of courses for fall – Cap Times
And more . . .
- Some state help for cities, counties leading Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response – Cap Times
- Wisconsin Directs Military to Comply with State Groundwater Regulations – Safe Skies Clean Waters
- Starve out the F-35s! – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Tuesday, May 19th
City of Madison
- City Council okays final piece of Union Corners project, historic preservation plan – State Journal
- What will Madison City Council talk about tonight – 5/19/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison ranks among cities best positioned to recover from COVID-19 – WKOW
- City of Madison announces investments in Black, Latino Chambers of Commerce – Madison 365
- City of Madison Invests in the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Chamber of Commerce to Help Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis – Mayor’s Office
- Mulch Availability in Parks Ending – City of Madison
- No Streets Division Collections on Memorial Day – City of Madison
- Madison Plans for August and November Elections – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison picked a disastrous time to welcome Amazon – Tone Madison
Dane County
- Airbnb warns property owners: No parties during Dane County stay-at-home order – State Journal
- Dane County businesses can reopen at reduced capacity as early next week under new plan – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- Local colleges, universities weighing how to reopen for fall semester – WORT 89.9 FM
- UW-Madison begins summer term online projecting high enrollment, revenue – Cap Times
- Madison College selected as Second Chance Pell site – Channel3000.com
- UW takes preliminary step toward massive research facility – Cap Times
And more…
- Round Up May 13 – 18 – Forwardlookout.com
Monday, May 18th
City of Madison
- Forward Dane – Preparing for Reopening – Alder Sheri Carter
- Preparing to Reopening – Alder Sheri Carter
- Plan Commission tackles Langdon Street housing development, city stormwater rules – State Journal
- Mayor’s latest thinking on furloughs – not if, but when. – Forwardlookout.com
- UW students sign petition opposing Langdon Street apartments – Cap Times
- Public Health Madison and Dane County Announces Preparation Phase to Open Up Businesses in Dane County – Mayor’s Office
- Public Health Announces Forward Dane Plan & Releases New Order – Alder Patrick Heck
- Public Health Announces Forward Dane Plan & Releases New Order – Alder Kieth Furman
- Update: Public Health Announces Forward Dane Plan and Releases New Order – Alder Tag Evers
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of May 18, 2020 – Alder Barbara McKinney
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of May 18, 2020 – Alder Sheri Carter
- Dog Park, Traffic Calming, Golf – D15 Update 5/18/20 – Alder Grant Foster
- Monday Update: Virtual Bike Month continues – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- Dane Co. makes plan to reopen; takes first step – WMTV
- Dane Co. rolls out $10 million plan to help renters during pandemic – WMTV
- Dane County to end safer at home, begin new reopening plan – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County unveils re-opening plan, relaxes some restrictions – Cap Times
- Dane County businesses can reopen at reduced capacity in as early next week under new plan – Channel3000.com
- Dane county launches data-driven plan to reopen economy in phases – Badger Herald
- Public Health Announces Forward Dane Plan and Releases New Order Encouraging Businesses to Prepare for Reopening – Public Health
- Dane County offering $10 million initiative to help prevent evictions – State Journal
- Madison, Dane County not citing safer-at-home violators – Cap Times
- Dane County announces $10 million eviction prevention fund – Madison 365
- Public health officials announce new reopening plan for Dane County – Channel3000.com
- Plans in the works to reopen Dane County following local Safer at Home – WKOW
- A single Dane County inmate infected 32 others – Cap Times
- Dane County Announces Multi-Million Dollar Effort to Reduce Evictions, Improve Access to Housing During COVID-19 Pandemic – Dane County
- Dane County Parks Play Role In Residents’ Well-Being Amid Pandemic – Dane County
- Dane Co. announces multi-million dollar plan to combat evictions, increase housing availability – Channel3000.com
- $10 million targeted to prevent evictions in Dane County – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School District walks back proposed out-of-school suspensions for student vaping – State Journal
- St. Maria Goretti Catholic School sues Madison School District over busing disagreement – State Journal
Higher Ed
- Madison & Dane County launching plan to reopen economy in phases amid COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- UW Chancellor addresses uncertain plans for fall semester – Badger Herald
- Planning for a Safe Return to Campus – Office of Chancellor, UW-Madison
- UW-Madison to have mix of online, in-person classes in fall, chancellor says – Channel3000.com
- UW to host mix of online, in-person classes in the fall – WKOW
- Madison College Meeting the Challenges of COVID-19 – Isthmus
And more…
- Week of 5/18/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Sunday, May 17th
City of Madison
- Madison City Council to adopt new Historic Preservation Plan – Forwardlookout.com
- What are Madison’s Option for the Golf Courses? – Forwardlookout.com
- New Madison Stormwater Ordinance moving forward – Forwardlookout.com
- Updates & Week of May 18 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Saturday, May 16th
City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/18/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- COVID-19 Update – Alder Tag Evers
Dane County
- Teen center plan rejected – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/18/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison Schools Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
Higher Ed
- Arboretum Drive closing to motor vehicles, giving other visitors more room – State Journal
- UW System president announces UW likely to reopen in fall, not yet sure how instruction will resume – Badger Herald
Friday, May 15th
City of Madison
- Madison Fire Department warns of rise in smoking-related fires – WKOW
- 126 Langdon – Alder Max Prestigiacomo
- Data and Science Will Guide Our Decision Making – City of Madison
- Help Snuff Out Smoking-Related Fires – City of Madison
Projects
Dane County
- Parisi: County experiencing substance abuse increase – Sun Prairie Star
- Inmates’ families concerned about coronavirus at Dane County Jail – WKOW
- Dane County reaffirms stay-at-home order as others roll theirs back – Cap Times
- Expanded Hours for Dane County COVID-19 Community Testing Site at Alliant Energy Center – Public Health
- Dane County experiencing increase in medical emergencies for alcohol overconsumption, substance abuse – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Experiencing Dramatic Increase in Medical Emergencies for Alcohol Overconsumption, Substance Abuse – Dane County
- 37 inmates in Dane County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, none hospitalized – State Journal
- 37 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Dane County Jail – Channel3000.com
- Inmate at Dane County Jail hid COVID-19 symptoms, infected 32 others – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD: summer school will be held virtually – WMTV
- Madison Metropolitan School District chooses online classes in summer school plan – Channel3000.com
- MMSD shares progress on plans for summer, fall classes – WKOW
- Madison School District summer school to be fully online; summer rec programs canceled – State Journal
- ‘Preparing for pretty much everything’: Plans still up in the air for Madison schools in fall – Cap Times
- Madison School District moves summer school online this year – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- UW System to reopen for fall 2020 school year – WMTV
- Arboretum Drive closes temporarily to motor vehicle traffic – Channel3000.com
- UW system planning COVID tests for all students, faculty and staff to return to in-person classes this fall – Channel3000.com
- Arboretum Drive closes temporarily to motor vehicle traffic – UW Campus News
Thursday, May 14th
City of Madison
- Stay or Go – Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down state’s stay-at-home order – Alder Samba Baldeh
- Mallards starting Duck Pond Drive-In Theater – Channel3000.com
- Madison Mallards announce Duck Pond will be turned into drive-in theater – WKOW
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision, New Local Order, Anyone Can Get a Free Test – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Breese Stevens, Madison Mallards plan fireworks, drive-in movies – Cap Times
- Edgewood High School president ‘evaluating all options’ following Plan Commission denial of lights – Cap Times
Dane County
- What you need to know about Dane County’s stay-at-home order – Cap Times
- Fitchburg cancels summer recreation programs, closes McKee Farms Park splash pad for season – Channel3000.com
- Cities, Counties adopt local “Safer at Home” orders – Madison 365
Wednesday, May 13th
City of Madison
- Safer at Home Order Guidelines still in place in Dane County – Alder Keith Furman
- Safer at Home Order Guidelines still in place in Dane County – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
- Safer at Home Order Guidelines still in place in Dane County – Alder Arvina Martin
- Safer at Home Order Guidelines still in place in Dane County – Alder Patrick Heck
- COVID-19 Update: Gov Evers modifies Safer At Home order – Alder Tag Evers
- COVID-19 Update: New Local Safer At Home Order – Alder Tag Evers
- New Local Safer at Home Order – Alder Mike Verveer
- Safer at Home Order Guidelines still in place in Dane County – City of Madison
- Madison artists losing income due to pandemic could receive funding for city projects – Cap Times
- Justin Stuehrenberg named Metro Transit general manager – Channel3000.com
- Meet Justin Stuehrenberg- Metro Transit’s New General Manager – Mayor’s Office
- Madison eyes furloughs as ‘last option’ to shrink budget gap – Cap Times
- Madison committee recommends leasing facility for COVID-19 needs – Cap Times
- Madison declares year-old Far East Side apartment complex a nuisance – State Journal
- Mayor’s Plan to re-open city services – Forwardlookout.com
- Gov Evers Modifies Safer at Home Order and New Testing Option – Alder Keith Furman
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting: | Homeless Services Consortium Board of Directors |
| Date: | Friday, May. 15, 2020 at 11:00 am |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
Projects
Dane County
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Dane County increases grant program to support local artists – DeForest Times-Tribune
- Dane Co. issues a “Safer at Home”-style order after state one was struck down – WMTV
- Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office adapts in the face of COVID-19 – WORT 89.9 FM
- How to help keep the community, Madison-area lakes clean… from home! – Channel3000.com
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Court strikes down Evers’ stay at home order; Dane County implements its own – Cap Times
- Dane Co. health officials enact county-wide ‘safer at home’ order following WI Supreme Court decision – Channel3000.com
- Dane County issues its own Safer at Home order – WKOW
- Dane County puts Safer at Home back in effect locally until May 26 – WKOW
- Dane Arts Need Grant receives $100,000 in additional funding for local artists – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Increases Dane Arts Need Grant Program to $122,500 to Support Local Artists During COVID-19 Pandemic – Dane County
Madison Areas Schools
Higher Ed
- Madison College prepares for possible rise in enrollment during pandemic – Channel3000.com
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With precautions in place, some MATC students to return to campus to finish hands-on programs – State Journal
And more…
- Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Evers’ stay-home extension – WMTV
- Wisconsin bars, supper clubs and restaurants can open immediately, says Tavern League – Channel3000.com
- Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Evers’ stay at home order – Cap Times
- Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down stay at home order – State Journal
- Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Safer at Home order, Madison issues order keeping Safer at Home policies in place – Badger Herald
- State Supreme Court strikes down Evers stay-at-home order – Wis Politics
- Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order — 5/13/20 – Wisconsin Watch.org
- State Supreme Court overturns “Safer at Home” order effective May 20 – Madison 365
- Wisconsin Supreme Court issues ruling in ‘Safer at Home’ challenge – Channel3000.com
- Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Gov. Tony Evers’ administration overstepped authority with stay-at-home extension – AP
- BREAKING: Safer at home order struck down by State Supreme Court – WKOW
- Round Up May 10 – 12 – Forwardlookout.com
- Week of May 11, 2020 – Forwardlookout.com
Tuesday, May 12th
City of Madison
- Odana Area Plan – Alder Zach Henak
- Updates May 12, 2020 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
- City of Madison mulls furloughs, hour reductions amid COVID-19-related budget shortfalls – State Journal
- MG&E Seeking Annual Pruning Permit – Alder Patrick Heck
- COVID Testing for all Residents – Alder Syed Abbas
- COVID-19 Update: Dane County Opens Community Testing Site at Alliant Energy Center – Alder Tag Evers
- Letter to UW-Madison Leadership Team – Max Prestigiacomo
- Madison commission unanimously denies Edgewood field lights – Cap Times
- Community Testing Site Now Available at Alliant Energy Center – Mayor’s Office
- Mural, Library Pickup, COVID Testing – D15 Update 5/11/20 – Alder Grant Foster
- Plan Commission decides not to allow Edgewood to install stadium lights on athletic field – State Journal
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting: | Common Council Executive Committee – no agenda? |
| Date: | Thursday, May. 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
| Meeting: | Madison Development Corporation Housing Committee |
| Date: | Wednesday, May. 13, 2020 at 10:30 am |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
Dane County
- Dane County Executive Parisi talks COVID-19 response – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Real Talk with Henry Sanders COVID19 Update: Dane County Executive Joe Parisi – Madison 365
- We’ll do it our way – Isthmus
- Dane County Exec Parisi outlines help for farms, businesses, child care centers – Madison 365
Madison Area Schools
- Sun Prairie schools approve $250K naming rights agreement for Ashley Field – State Journal
- Madison School District expects to update 2020-21 budget into summer, fall – Cap Times
- Madison School Board members still support two November referenda, no vote yet – Cap Times
And more…
- Flight Path Part 4: The fight continues – Tone Madison
Monday, May 11th
City of Madison
- Free Community COVID-19 Testing Site Opens Today – Alder Rebecca Kemble
- Dane County COVID-19 Community Testing Site at Alliant Energy Center – Alder Patrick Heck
- Dane County COVID-19 Community Testing Site at Alliant Energy Center – Alder Arvina Martin
- Harmony update – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
- What’s the future for Madison food carts? – Isthmus
- New Madison City Attorney – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison mayor announces former Elections Commission leader as new city attorney – State Journal
- Michael Haas of WEC tapped to be next Madison city attorney – Cap Times
- City officials pick former WEC interim administrator as new city attorney – Channel3000.com
- Michael Haas Selected as Madison City Attorney – City of Madison
- FREE PUBLIC WI-FI – Alder Max Prestigiacomo
- Your 2020 Census Form – An Easy and Safe Way to Help our Community – City of Madison
- Plan commission to consider lights at Edgewood High School field – WKOW
- Monday Update: Vilas Park Plan, Farmer’s Markets and Virtual Everything Else – Madison Bikes
- Madison prohibits recording City Zoom meetings without permission – Forwardlookout.com
- Promoter seeks city permission for pyrotechnic event at Breese Stevens Field amid COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- D6 Items of Interest Week of May 11, 2020 – Alder Marsha Rummel
- Street Closure–E Mifflin Street – City of Madison
Dane County
- County Budget Instructions from Executive Joe Parisi – Forwardlookout.com
- Joe Parisi announces voluntary furlough for Dane County staff – Cap Times
- Dane County requesting ‘voluntary’ furloughs as part of budget repair package amid COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- Dane County executive tells agencies to prepare for cutbacks – WKOW
- Dane County COVID-19 Community Testing Site at Alliant Energy Center – City of Madison
Madison Area Schools
And more…
- Flight Path Part 3: “Loud but affordable” – Tone Madison
Sunday, May 10th
City of Madison
- City of Madison announces new social media, public art initiative – Channel3000.com
- D13 Mask Brigade Update…and a special request – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/11/20 – Forwardlookout.com
- Updates & Week of May 11 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Dane County
- Dane County Board Week Ahead 5/11/20 – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Area Schools
- Madison Metropoitan School District Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
And more . . .
- May 6 – 9 Round Up – Forwardlookout.com
- 115th Fighter Wing to conduct evening training flights Monday through Thursday – Channel3000.com
Saturday, May 9th
City of Madison
- Shots Fired on Camden Road Last Night – 5/9/20 – Alder Grant Foster
- 5567 Odana Road -Recording of Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Video and Presentation – Alder Zachary Henak
- Westgate Mall Zoom Neighborhood Meeting – Alder Zachary Henak
- Public Information Meeting: East Dayton Street Resurfacing – City of Madison
- Edgewood’s Conditional Use Application – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison Public Library Update and Upcoming Westgate Virtual Meeting – Alder Kieth Furman
Projects
- E Dayton Street Resurfacing
- Gorham St. Sanitary Sewer Replacement
- Gammon Road, S. and West Towne Path
Friday, May 8th
City of Madison
- Virtual Public Information Meeting: Cedar St., South St., High St., W Wingra Dr. – City of Madison
- D13 Mask Brigade Strikes Again! – Alder Tag Evers
- Friday Good News Updates – Mayor’s Office
Projects
- Gorham St. Sanitary Sewer Replacement
- Cedar St., South St., High St., W Wingra Dr.
- Resurfacing Program
- Cedar St., South St., High St., W Wingra Dr.
- Street Closure–N Mills Street
Dane County
-
Dane County creates $3.5 million grant program for licensed child care providers amid COVID-19 pandemic – McFarland Thistle
- Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office tests all employees, inmates and find 7 new cases – WMTV
- 6 more inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Dane County Jail, raising total to 29 – State Journal
- Madison Public Library moves to curbside pickup on Monday – State Journal
- Dane County approves $3.5 million in relief for child care centers – Madison 365
- Dane County Board supports $10.8 million small business grant program – Cap Times
- More COVID-19 cases discovered in Dane County Jail – Cap Times
- Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office find 7 new COVID-19 cases after testing all employees, inmates – WKOW
- 6 more Dane County inmates test positive for COVID-19 following agency-wide testing, 1 new employee tests positive – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- Wisconsin public, private higher education institutions to get more than $176M in federal CARES Act funding – WisPolitics
Thursday, May 7th
City of Madison
- Madison Public Library Service Update – Alder Mike Verveer
- Monday’s Plan Commission Meeting – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison Public Library plans to slowly reopen starting Monday – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison to let homeless camp in certain parks and greenways during COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- Madison may allow temporary camping in city parks – WKOW
- Madison libraries to join suburban counterparts with curbside pickup – WKOW
- City of Madison issued six citations, 75 warning letters since Safer At Home – Channel3000.com
- Madison Mayor Emergency Order #2 – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison’s public golf courses busy, but future still murky – State Journal
- Madison police: Men and blacks more likely to be subjected to use of force – State Journal
- Madison mayor allows temporary homeless encampments – Cap Times
- City of Madison Department of Civil Rights Statement on the Passing of Milele Chikasa Anana – Mayor’s Office
- An Update on our Community and COVID-19. – Mayor’s Office
- Madison police schedule extra traffic enforcement amid coronavirus shutdown – State Journal
- Madison eyes ‘relief and recovery’ effort for rising food needs amid COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- Madison logs over $100,000 in extra costs for April 7 pandemic election – Cap Times
- Madison Public Library Resumes Telephone Service, Launches Internet Access Information Line – City of Madison
- Street Closure–N Mills Street – City of Madison
Dane County
-
County board members sworn in, committees chosen – Fitchburg Star
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County board to consider COVID-19 aid items – Sun Prairie Star
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Dane County Board to take up COVID-19 measures – Cambridge Deerfield Times-Tribune
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Dane County to allow delay of property tax due dates amid COVID-19 pandemic – McFarland Thistle
- Dane County to fund $3.5 million grant program for child care providers – Cap Times
- Dane County to create $3.5 million grant program for child care providers struggling during pandemic – State Journal
- Dane County expected to create $3.5 million grant program for child care providers – Channel3000.com
- Food service worker group asks Dane County for more guidelines and transparency over fund – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County to Create $3.5 Million Grant Program for Licensed Child Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic – Dane County
- County Board To Take Action On Additional Covid-19 Related Measures – Dane County
- Dane County to establish $3.5 million child care grant program – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- Regents: No ACT/SAT required at UW schools (except Madison) – Cap Times
- UW regents waive ACT, SAT test score requirements for admission applications – AP
- Amid calls for transparency, UW Regents to discuss pandemic problems privately – State Journal
- Chancellor Blank makes statement on new Title IX rules – Bader Herald
- Madison College ranked among top military friendly schools – Channel3000.com
- Cross orders UW to prioritize courses, prepare for layoffs – AP
And more…
- Flight Path Part 2: Rights signed away and forgotten – Tone Madison
- “Milele was Black Madison’s Smithsonian Institution:” Madison remembers Milele Chikasa Anana, our village mother – Madison 365
Wednesday, May 6th
City of Madison
- A spike in fender benders? MPD issues accountability report – WORT 89.9 FM
- City approves funding for HWY 12/18 intersection – Channel3000.com
- Madison may commission artists who have lost income in COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- Explainer: Why is the Madison Water Utility applying for a rate increase? – Cap Times
- Statement of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on the Death of Milele Chikasa Anana– Mayor’s Office
- Homegrown Harvests During the Badger Bounce Back – Mayor’s Office
- Filling Madison’s $30M budget hole for 2021 starts now? – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison City Council confirms new Metro Transit general manager – Cap Times
Dane County
- Dane County Regional Airport to reduce PFAS contamination – WKOW
- New report shows high levels of PFAS in Madison airport runoff – State Journal
- Madison sewage might be monitored for COVID-19 – State Journal
- Dane County Regional Airport Taking Next Steps to Address PFAS – Dane County
- Dane Co. Regional Airport to launch new PFAS mitigation efforts following high levels in new test results – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison schools propose graduation ceremony alternatives – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison schools prep for potential worst-case scenario as state tax revenue shows severe impacts from COVID-19 – Channel3000.com
- WISC-TV will broadcast live virtual MMSD graduation ceremonies – Cap Times
- MMSD waiting to finalize summer school plans – Cap Times
- Representing three student groups, ACLU asks to join lawsuit over school district transgender guidance – State Journal
- Madison schools announce virtual graduation for June – WKOW
- MMSD cancels in-person graduation, pairs with WISC-TV to air virtual ceremony in primetime – Channel3000.com
- Report highlights ‘uncertainty ahead’ for school district budgets amid pandemic – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- UW Madison to hold virtual commencement Saturday – WKOW
- Message from Chancellor Blank on new Title IX rules – UW News
- 2020 Spring Commencement details announced – UW News
- UW officials to consider dropping ACT and SAT score requirements – WKOW
- Edgewood College plans to have on-campus experience in fall – Channel3000.com
And more…
- Mon & Tues Round Up – May 4 & 5 – Forwardlookout.com
Tuesday, May 5th
City of Madison
- Madison City Council gives green light to improving dangerous Highway 12-18 crossings – State Journal
- Madison Mayor’s 2021 Capital Budget Instructions – Fowardlookout.com
- Madison facing $30 million shortfall driven by COVID-19 – Cap Times
- Financially strapped Madison Water Utility looks to postpone rate hike amid economic turmoil – State Journal
- What will the Madison City Council talk about tonight? – Forwardlookout.com
- Tips for Using the Streets Division Drop-off Sites – City of Madison
- City of Madison Launches Look Forward Campaign – City of Madison
- Madison sees $30 million budget shortfall, more spending cutbacks due to COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- Madison Landmarks Commission gives first nod to Capitol Square project – Cap Times
- Contact Tracing’s Role in Re-Opening Wisconsin – Mayor’s Office
Projects
- Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Gregory St, Cross St, Copeland St, and Western Ave Reconstruction
- Anderson Street
Dane County
- Dane County board poised to approve over ten million to support local businesses – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County to extend emergency declaration until at least July 15 – WMTV
- Dane County extended State of Emergency means . . . – Forwardlookout.com
- County Executive Parisi Declares State of Emergency for Dane County Until at Least July 15th – Dane County
- Dane Co. to remain under state of emergency until at least July 15 – Channel3000.com
- Dane County extends State of Emergency until mid-July – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Public input on former MMSD superintendent finalists shows challenge of finding universal support – Cap Times
- Madison School District behavior plan updates would push for more alternatives to suspension – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- Edgewood College planning for return to campus for fall semester – WKOW
- Move out at a distance – UW Campus News
- UW campuses, except Madison, consider dropping SAT and ACT scores due to COVID-19 – State Journal
And more…
- Flight Path Part 1: How F-35s galvanized neighbors in Eken Park – Tone Madison
- Week of May 4 – Forwardlookout.com on WORT
- Flight Path: When resistance takes off – Tone Madison
Sunday, May 3rd
City of Madison
- Monday, May 4th, OMSAP at Transportation Policy and Planning Board (TPPB) – Alder Syed Abbas
- Action alert: Interchange planned for SE side will create bike-ped barrier – Madison Bikes
- Madison City Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
- Big project Downtown looks good, especially during a pandemic – State Journal Editorial
Dane County
-
Dane County to increase funding for small businesses pandemic support program – DeForest Times-Tribune
- Dane Co. adds $10 million to small business COVID-19 support program – WMTV
- Funding for Dane County small business support program to increase by $10 million – State Journal
- Dane County increases funding for small business grants by $10 million – Channel3000.com
- Dane County adds $10 million to small business support program – WKOW
- Dane County Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane Co. leaders announce additional $10M for small business support program – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
- Madison School District Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
And more…
- 115th Fighter Wing to conduct evening training flights Monday through Thursday – Channel3000.com
- Collaborating to bring order to redistricting – State Journal
Saturday, May 2nd
City of Madison
- COVID-19 Update: The Month of May – Alder Tag Evers
- Updates & Week of May 4 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
- Now Is Not The Time – Alder Tag Evers’
- Homemade masks needed – Alder Barbara McKinney
Madison Area Schools
And more…
- PFAS, COVID and potential environmental racism – Safe Skies, Clean Waters
Friday, May 1st
City of Madison
- May Virtual Office Hours – Alder Kieth Furman
- A Friday Update of Some Good News and Opportunities from Mayor Rhodes-Conway – Mayor’s Office
- Celebrate National Historic Preservation Month in May – City Engineering
- Meet your new Madison City Council Executive Committee – Forwardlookout.com
- City of Madison to host virtual meetings to discuss future of East Towne Mall, West Towne Mall areas – State Journal
Projects
Dane County
- There Is A Public Health Crisis in Dane County – Red Madison
- Dane County plans to hire 8 people for public health department with federal dollars – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- Edgewood College to reduce faculty and staff amid pandemic – Channel3000.com
And more…
- Tues-Thursday Round Up – Forwardlookout.com
- Decision to base F-35s in Madison ignores public health concerns – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization