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"When you don't have the kind of transparency that's needed [...], usually bad things are occurring:" While Governor Evers prepared for his sixth State of the State, Republican lawmakers advanced a surprise redistricting bill
Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 24, 2024:
- We discuss yesterday's packed schedule in the state Capitol,
- Get a fair elections...
"They kept rejecting the [names] that we would come up with:" Madison's Common Council may update the city's street-naming policy - with more inclusive language
Here's your local news for Tuesday, January 23, 2024:
- We get the details on a proposed update to Madison's street-naming policy,
- Learn...
"It’ll be a record turnout, basically, when you have a presidential election:" Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has endorsed state Senator Melissa Agard in the race to be his successor
Here's your local news for Monday, January 22, 2024:
- We learn why Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has endorsed state Senator Melissa Agard...
"It’s horrifying to me to think that we would spend $200 million on a jail:" Tonight, Dane County supervisors are slated to vote on additional funds for the jail consolidation project
Here's your local news for Thursday, January 18, 2024:
- We share an update on Dane County's over-budget jail consolidation project,
- Get...
"I also believe nobody should die for reckless driving:" Yesterday, the Monona City Council lifted temporary restrictions to the city's police pursuit policy - just two weeks after a pursuit killed three people
Here's your local news for Wednesday, January 17, 2024:
- We learn why the city of Monona has suspended its new police pursuit policy,
- Attend...
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