Dylan Brogan
Will Soglin’s race for governor hurt his mayoral bid?
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin conducted a poll last week that singled out who he, presumably, considers to be his main competition in next year’s mayoral race. Soglin has never lost a reelection campaign (he’s had five). more
Dylan Brogan
The people’s house
After some unfortunate renovations of the Madison Municipal Building over the years, the city spent $30 million to restore the historic building to its original architectural splendor. “Municipal Restored” — a grand opening and art event — is Dec. 8. more
Political football
Edgewood High School’s proposal to build a stadium isn’t getting much love from candidates lining up to represent the Dudgeon Monroe neighborhood. But one of the two candidates sees room for compromise. more
Dylan Brogan
Capitol "coup"
After hours of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Republicans pass lame duck bills to weaken Governor-elect Tony Evers and Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul. more
Dylan Brogan
Back at it
Protesters held a rally and waited for hours to testify against a slew of GOP bills moving quickly through the Legislature. Many are frustrated, but not surprised, Republicans want to curtail power to newly elected Democrats. more
Dog jokes
As part of our dog issue — on newsstands now — we hounded staff writer Dylan Brogan for a few Wisconsin-themed dog jokes. He Whippet-up some good pooch puns, too. Fur real. more
David Michael Miller
No dogs allowed
Compared to other cities, Madison is an outlier when it comes to banning dogs from parks. But the city’s parks system is becoming more dog-friendly — albeit slowly. more
No contest
Democrats ousted Gov. Scott Walker and won five statewide offices on Nov. 6. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos insists Republicans have the mandate to govern. more
Redefine trendy
Gift guide 2018: Be the friend/partner/aunt/coworker who gives the cool gift this holiday season. Because cool is what you decide it is. more
Dylan Brogan
No show
Scott Walker supporters left the governor’s campaign party thinking the race wasn’t over. Twenty minutes later, it was. more
Dylan Brogan
Trumped-up in Mosinee
President Donald Trump’s “MAGA” rally Wednesday night was a big draw in central Wisconsin. The president was in Mosinee to give a boost to Gov. Scott Walker who’s in a neck-and-neck race with Democratic candidate Tony Evers. more
Mary Langenfeld
Shredders
Femme Skate Night expanded to Mondays and Wednesdays at the Madison skatepark at McPike Park this year. The organizers say they are sick of skateboarding being defined by bros. more
David Michael Miller
Open records defenders…assemble!
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council celebrating 40 years of defending and promoting open government laws with a reception in the Assembly Parlor on Oct. 30. There will be speakers and cake, and the council will debut its new logo. more
Dylan Brogan
“He’s a relic”
Paul Soglin has upset the apple cart in next year’s race for Madison mayor. His opponents say he’s been mayor long enough. more
Eliot Wyatt
Put to the test
Education is a key issue in the Wisconsin governor’s race. Gov. Scott Walker says Supt. Tony Evers will put “union bosses” back in charge and raise taxes. Evers says schools have suffered under Walker and voters are ready for change. more
Calling all nudes
Buck_Naked_on_Parade turns Bucky on Parade on its head. It’s exactly what you think. more
Drink events
Blind wine tasting at Barriques, beer crawl along Atwood Avenue and a cider tasting to benefit the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, this week in events full of pour decisions. more
Dylan Brogan
“I am not the jerk the nation thinks I am”
The person who called the police on Supv. Shelia Stubbs claims he didn’t do it because she was a woman of color: “I never called the police ON YOU.” Stubbs finds the apology hollow. more
Don’t vote for this guy
Comedian and Madison mayoral candidate Nick Hart hopes to fix politics by breaking it. more
Dylan Brogan
Corner hangout
City officials and downtown businesses have been lamenting about criminal behavior at the top of State Street for years. Staff writer Dylan Brogan hung out on the prominent corner Saturday night to see what all the fuss was about. more
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By artist Peter Hodapp on wall near Community and Economic Development division offices (third floor).
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Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch urges Republicans early Wednesday not to give up hope on the governor's race. Moments later, it was called for Democrat Tony Evers.
