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Keith Wessel
Madison city council will be full of new faces
Though some former alders are once again running for Madison city council, the majority of candidates do not have experience in public office. Read more
Promises delivered, says Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
Despite opposition, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has stubbornly stuck to the agenda she campaigned on in 2019 when she defeated long-time incumbent Mayor Paul Soglin. Read more
Feb 3, 2023
Monica Avila
Gloria Reyes says she would bring those with 'lived experiences' to the table
Mayoral candidate Gloria Reyes says she would continue to rely on people most affected by such things as homelessness, poverty, education gaps and crime to help her shape policy and make decisions as mayor. Read more
Feb 3, 2023
'To me, this is just another job interview'
Scott Kerr has spent under $100 on his mayoral campaign so far — just enough to launch his own website. Read more
Feb 3, 2023
Wisconsin Capitol budget battle lines already drawn
Get ready for six months of rhetoric and infighting over how to spend Wisconsin's record $7.1 billion surplus Read more
Jan 31, 2023
Bail amendment, referendum added to Wisconsin’s April ballot
The constitutional amendment on the April 4 ballot would give judges new, tougher criteria when setting bail in criminal cases. The advisory referendum addresses work requirements for taxpayer-funded welfare benefits. Read more
Jan 23, 2023
Judith Davidoff
Abortion rights rally highlights importance of upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Abortion rights activists, energized by recent electoral and political wins, urge attendees at a Madison rally to vote in the February primary for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Read more
Jan 23, 2023
Why Wisconsin Republicans want ‘flat’ tax considered
Republican leaders say a flat income tax would provide an incentive for needed new workers to move here and for retirees to stay here. Opponents say it helps wealthy residents and hurts taxpayers in lower-income brackets. Read more
Jan 16, 2023
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Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in and around Madison
Donzaleigh Abernathy, the daughter of the Rev. Ralph Abernathy, is the guest speaker for the King Coalition of Madison & Dane County Observance, which will also honor Wayne Strong and Dr. Charles Taylor. Read more
Jan 15, 2023
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Evers, Vos seek legacy-defining wins
Tony Evers, 71, is unlikely to run for a third term. Robin Vos, who will turn 55 on July 5, will have spent more than one-third of his life in the Assembly by mid-2023. Read more
Jan 9, 2023
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Tommy Washbush
Wisconsin Supreme Court race is all about ideology
In the coming year, the high court could rule on a 1849 criminal abortion statute, gerrymandering and election rules. Read more
Jan 7, 2023
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Derek Montgomery for Wisconsin Watch
‘You’re treated like a criminal’
Wisconsin is among few Midwest states that still relies on individual counties to deliver emergency mental health services. Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri have regionalized crisis services while Ohio and Illinois have hybrid approaches. Read more
Jan 5, 2023
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How the Madison city council races are shaking out
Five incumbents won’t be seeking reelection this spring so the council will add some new faces in April. However, voters might recognize several candidates who have previously held elected office. Read more
Jan 4, 2023
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In the paper
Guilty until proven innocent
Keith Findley not only pioneered Wisconsin’s Innocence Project, but helped cofound and for several years head the Innocence Network, a worldwide coalition of some 70 innocence projects. Read more
Wisconsin Supreme Court race is all about ideology
In the coming year, the high court could rule on a 1849 criminal abortion statute, gerrymandering and election rules. Read more
Madison restaurants in 2022 had tight focus — and sometimes, limited hours
Every opening is an adventure, but it was a year without a debut as ambitious as The Harvey House in 2021. The more anticipated openings of 2022 came from restaurateurs already established with other Madison-area eateries. Read more
The art of conversation
Samantha Crownover and Oscar Mireles are the organizers behind the Art Party Happy Hour. These monthly gatherings, held at various venues around the city, provide an opportunity for artists to come together for conversation and support. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: January 2023
Illustrator Kate Thomfohrda acknowledges a cherished Midwest tradition: a stroll on a frozen lake. Read more
