NEWS
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Kelli Thompson won’t be unemployed for long
Wisconsin Supreme Court justice and attorney general are a couple of the positions being floated for Kelli Thompson, who is stepping down from the State Public Defender office. Read more
How Wisconsin electoral maps might have looked under the Iowa model
Fair map advocates have been pushing for Wisconsin to adopt Iowa's nonpartisan process for drawing electoral districts for more than 10 years. In 2014 Isthmus graphic designer David Michael Miller created maps to show what that might look like. Read more
Sep 22, 2023
Wisconsin Republicans’ reversal on redistricting calls for adopting Iowa maps model
The Assembly-passed plan would require nonpartisan professionals working for the Legislative Reference Bureau to draw up new legislative district lines that give no advantage to either party and do not favor incumbents by Jan. 31. Read more
Sep 18, 2023
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: ‘As of Monday, the team is ready’ to resume abortion services
‘The people of Wisconsin once again can access the full range of reproductive healthcare, including abortion,’ says Tanya Atkinson, president and CEO. Read more
Sep 17, 2023
Five things
“Adding to the sense of dread is the suspicion that this is the ‘new normal,’ to use a phrase we’ve all come to hate. You don’t like it this hot? Well, it’s only going to get worse, we’re told.” Read more
Sep 17, 2023
Iva Sidash
From hobbyist to war photographer
Local photographer Craig Schreiner noticed photos Iva Sidash posted on Facebook of the war in Ukraine. He reached out and a friendship grew. Sidash will soon be in Wisconsin to exhibit her work at UW-Whitewater and to speak at UW-Madison. Read more
Sep 15, 2023
Eric Murphy
A train station near Blount and Livingston streets is now being considered for downtown Madison
Monona Terrace has been the potential site downtown for a Madison train station. Now the city is also considering the area around Blount and Livingston streets. Read more
Sep 14, 2023
What’s happened since cops were called on a Pride event in the town of Berry
About 50 people showed up to support the LGBTQ community and celebrate Pride Month in the town of Berry. It was a celebration, until someone called the police. Read more
Sep 13, 2023
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Graying demographics drive Wisconsin Republicans’ tax cut
The plan the Assembly may pass this week would exempt pensions and IRA and 401(k) investments for most residents over 67 Read more
Sep 11, 2023
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‘It’s a management situation’
'You can’t train an aggressive dog,' says Shannon Meyer, a lead worker with Public Health Madison & Dane County. 'It’s just something you have to manage for the dog’s life.' Read more
Sep 10, 2023
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Eric Murphy
'We don’t need to be afraid'
Madison celebrated LGBTQ+ pride amid recent intolerance and hostility Read more
Sep 9, 2023
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Behind the Cover: September 2023
For September’s Fall Arts Preview cover, he took a cue from our SummerTimes issue, drawing inspiration from cover artist Hannah Jilk’s use of hand lettering. Read more
Sep 8, 2023
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Judith Davidoff
Drama and dysfunction
Lindsay Folker headed to the state Capitol for Janet Protasiewicz’s swearing-in ceremony in a celebratory mood, unaware that controversy was already swirling over the firing of state courts director Randy Koschnick by the new liberal majority. Read more
Sep 7, 2023
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In the September issue
MSO, WCO, Madison Opera cozy up to contemporary composers, but still embrace old friends
For Madison’s major classical music performance groups, the fall season balances old masterworks with newer compositions from lesser known, more diverse composers. The result is a blend of music and social history. Read more
‘It’s a management situation’
'You can’t train an aggressive dog,' says Shannon Meyer, a lead worker with Public Health Madison & Dane County. 'It’s just something you have to manage for the dog’s life.' Read more
Cinematheque is packed with new and old, premieres and restorations, and special guests
Okay, Madison. Here’s your chance to prove that there is interest in moviegoing besides commercial fare in Sun Prairie or Fitchburg. Read more
Brian Cowing is more than just an interim artistic director at CTM
CTM veteran Brian Cowing is assuming the role of interim artistic director of the youth theater company, while a national search is under way for a permanent replacement for the organization’s outgoing leader, Roseann Sheridan. Read more
Behind the Cover: September 2023
For September’s Fall Arts Preview cover, he took a cue from our SummerTimes issue, drawing inspiration from cover artist Hannah Jilk’s use of hand lettering. Read more
