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"There is nothing left, so...:" Last night, Madison's Common Council approved the 2024 budgets in a single meeting

Posted November 15, 202300:51:33

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 15, 2023:

  • We give the details on Madison's approved spending plans for 2024,
  • Hear...

"This allows us to be as creative and flexible as possible:" Yesterday, Madison's Plan Commission approved increasing the height limit for an undeveloped lot near the Capitol

Posted November 14, 202300:47:38

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 14, 2023:

  • We investigate the latest news on Brayton Lot's redevelopment, which may include ten-story...

"We’re all worried about climate change, we’re all nervous about our future, as everyone is:" Last Saturday, Dane County students gathered to discuss climate challenges

Posted November 13, 202300:50:23

Here's your local news for Monday, November 13, 2023:

  • We get the details on local energy companies' upcoming rate hikes,
  • Hear from...

"Folks are really struggling and need the help:" This holiday season, the Goodman Community Center is planning to distribute 4,000 Thanksgiving food baskets

Posted November 9, 202300:53:10

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 9, 2023:

  • We learn more about the Goodman Community Center's Thanksgiving Basket Drive,
  • Check...

"[It] showed me just how marginalized these workers and their families are in our system:" Dane County's 2024 Capital Budget establishes a fund to build safe housing for farm workers

Posted November 8, 202300:50:11

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 8, 2023:

  • We hear from the County Supervisor that's fighting for safer housing for farm workers...