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Madison needs higher buildings, denser housing
Higher densities, supported by better transit, are what deliver progressive goals. Read more
May 22, 2024
West-side Madison group wants spending cuts, not a referendum
A west-side Madison group wants to ‘avoid higher taxes and a referendum’ by cutting city spending. Read more
May 21, 2024
Ballot drop boxes could return quickly if Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns 2022 decision
With the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority appearing willing to overturn its 2022 decision, municipalities could reinstate absentee ballot drop boxes in time for the August primary. Read more
May 21, 2024
‘Hyper-partisan’ GOP Senate complicates Gov. Evers talent searches
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature has made it a habit of firing Democrat Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees. His spokesperson says that is making it hard to find new cabinet secretaries. Read more
May 20, 2024
Political parties target five Wisconsin Senate seats without incumbents
Due to redistricting, all 16-even numbered districts will be filled at the November 2024 election, but the odd-numbered districts, last elected in 2022, will be determined in November 2026. Read more
May 14, 2024
Wisconsin boycott ban could hinder UW-Madison protesters’ divestment demands
The 2018 state statute prohibits state agencies or local governmental units from “refusing to deal with or terminating business relations with Israel — or entities that conduct business in Israel" if the intent is punative. Read more
May 13, 2024
Breese Stevens eyes new seats, new playing surface, to attract high-level sports
New turf, locker rooms and 500-1,000 more seats, among other improvements, could be headed to Breese Stevens Field ahead of a women’s pro soccer team beginning play. Read more
May 9, 2024
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Pro-Palestinian encampment continues as UW-Madison prepares for commencement
Lengthy negotiations between pro-Palestinian protesters and UW-Madison leaders have stalled, with commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Read more
May 9, 2024
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Behind the Isthmus cover — May 2024
Designer and animator Chris Bennett finds the fun in a Madison run for the May 2024 Isthmus cover. Read more
May 8, 2024
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Churches eye redevelopment as buildings age and membership dwindles
‘The status quo for these properties is simply not viable for many of [these churches]. So they will change,’ says Pres House executive director Mark Elsdon. Read more
May 8, 2024
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Isthmus wins six Milwaukee Press Club awards
Isthmus wins statewide awards for best illustration, personal profile, newspaper design, critical review, public service story and business story. Read more
May 8, 2024
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Climbing the rock
“Hidden from sight, I was on my own. Standing on the relatively flat base of the rock, I gazed at the ocean, the endless surge of water so lonely and awe-inspiring.” Read more
May 8, 2024
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In the May issue
Wisconsin is for the birds
By almost any measure, birdwatching in Wisconsin has never been more popular — with technology making it easier than ever to tell a nuthatch from a chickadee or to post colorful photos on social media sites. Read more
Dinner at Nonna’s
It seems reasonable to assume that at a spaghetti house, you should start with the spaghetti. Also: take the cannoli. Read more
Churches eye redevelopment as buildings age and membership dwindles
‘The status quo for these properties is simply not viable for many of [these churches]. So they will change,’ says Pres House executive director Mark Elsdon. Read more
Auntie Luke explains why constitutional referendums are so confusing
Auntie Luke Explains, a new series by T.L. Luke, demystifies complex topics through the use of comics. She begins this month with an explainer on constitutional amendments that go to statewide referendum. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover — May 2024
Designer and animator Chris Bennett finds the fun in a Madison run for the May 2024 Isthmus cover. Read more