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Dane County judge strikes down elements of Wisconsin's Act 10 law that curbed public unions
MADISON – A Dane County judge on Wednesday ruled provisions of Wisconsin's Act 10 law are unconstitutional and denied a motion to dismiss a case challenging the Gov. Scott Walker-era law that severely curbed unions' influence, sparked massive protests and reshaped Wisconsin's political climate for years to come. Several unions representing public employees filed the lawsuit in...
Biden has crucial visit in Madison today
I'm Hope Karnopp and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. The weather might not be the most ideal for fireworks, parades or Summerfest today — it's looking like we'll have on-and-off rain and storms for most of the day. Tomorrow should be in the clear, though some rain chances will return on Sunday.
Developer celebrates construction of two affordable projects in Madison
The developer of The View and The Victoria at Huxley Yards, two affordable housing projects with a combined 553 units, celebrated construction with a groundbreaking on June 27 in Madison. Developers said it’s the largest ground-up affordable housing project in Wisconsin. The developments will introduce affordable housing to families...
WisDems: ICYMI: Wisconsin lands $49 million in funding for medical sciences. Baldwin says thousands of jobs possible
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Senator Baldwin announced that Wisconsin businesses, colleges and economic development agencies have been awarded $49 million in federal funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to develop a biohealth tech hub in the Badger State. This critical funding—which every Wisconsin Republican in Congress voted against—will...
MFD begins fire prevention, protection services in Town of Burke
BURKE, Wis. -- Monday marked the first day of the new month and the first day of new responsibilities for the Madison Fire Department, which will now provide fire prevention and protection services in the Town of Burke.
Madison unveils plans for improved affordable housing complex
MADISON, Wis. — As the result of a decades-old friendship, Porchlight’s permanent living facility for the unhoused population will be moving to a new location over the next few years. Through a partnership with the nonprofit and developer LZ Ventures Management, the 102-unit building Porchlight is currently using...
Letter | Writer mischaracterizes zoning debate
Dear Editor: It was kind of Noah Lieberman, chair of the Landlord Tenant Issues Committee, to comment on some of the observations Paul Fanlund and I have made about the city government’s approach to the housing crisis ("Fanlund, Soglin’s views on housing betray liberal values," June 26). Lieberman...
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