Recall effort targeting Republican leader in Wisconsin expected to fail | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission was expected on Thursday to reject petitions seeking to force a recall election of the state’s top elected Republican, who has drawn the ire of former President Donald Trump. Trump backers angry with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos launched the recall effort, citing his refusal to decertify President Joe […]
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City Council seeks modest final changes to mayor’s proposed budget
Dean Mosiman | Wisconsin State Journal In a fiscal bind, Madison City Council members are proposing a final series of modest amendments to Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s budget for 2024, including more funds for alternative mental health crisis response, a Downtown underpass under John Nolen Drive, and city positions. Among the 21 proposed amendments made public […]
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Madison City Council proposes additions to mayor’s $266.5 million capital budget | #citycouncil
Dean Mosiman | Wisconsin State Journal Madison City Council members are proposing modest changes to Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s proposed $266.5 million capital budget for 2024, including funds for John Nolen Drive improvements and meeting rising costs to help redevelop the Village on Park mall. The council’s 16 proposed amendments, to be considered by the city’s […]
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Mayor, downtown alders push plan to test conversion of part of State Street to pedestrian mall | News
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Tyre Nichols’ death breaks public trust in justice
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Saying the family of the man whose death has led to murder charges against five former Memphis police officers deserves justice, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway urged peaceful protests. In a statement released a couple hours before the anticipated release of video of what happened between Tyre Nichols and the officers, the Madison […]
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Developer’s submission beats Madison City Council decision on landmark status | #citycouncil
Dean Mosiman | Wisconsin State Journal Madison won’t have to consider a proposed landmark designation for the Filene House near Tenney Park when the city reviews a plan to redevelop the site. The developer, Vermilion Development of Chicago, has submitted formal plans to demolish the historic two-story building for a scaled-back housing project with 331 […]
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Madison City council discusses medical marijuana dispensaries in work session with approaching deadline | #citycouncil
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – City leaders in Madison are debating whether medical cannabis dispensaries should be allowed to open within city limits. On Wednesday, they discussed the potential in a work session. Councilmembers John Seifert and Karen Denzine were vocal about their worries when it comes to the implementation. Both believe marijuana could be considered […]
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Madison City Council President Keith Furman won’t seek reelection | #citycouncil
Dean Mosiman | Wisconsin State Journal Madison City Council President Keith Furman announced Wednesday that he’s not going to be seeking reelection in the spring elections, saying his service has been rewarding but also exhausting. Furman was appointed to represent the council’s 19th District on the West and Far West sides in August of 2018, […]
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Residency questions surround House District 10 candidate | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Voters are heading to the polls soon to make their voices heard. But WAFF staffers have been hearing about residency questions surrounding House District 10 candidate, Dr. David Cole. Questions as to whether he lives outside District 10 in Madison County. Tax records showed a web of different ownership and lease […]
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I will reimagine public safety as Madison’s mayor
Gloria Reyes AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL I aim to reimagine what safety looks like for the residents of Madison, from our schools to our streets. As someone who has worked closely with our schools and our law enforcement community, I understand the pressing and uncertain challenges they face as they work to ensure the safety […]
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