Top story
MMSD will return to face-to-face classes five days a week this fall, Scott Girard, Capital Times, June 10.
COVID-19
YouTube Suspends Senator Ron Johnson Over COVID-19 Misinformation, Associated Press, June 12.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Dane County’s Health Department Order To Close Schools, Chris Rickert, Wisconsin State Journal, June 11.
Scott Walker and Jim Doyle team up in an ad to urge COVID-19 vaccination, David Wahlberg, WSJ, June 11.
Madison and Dane Counties
The Dane County Jail Project Needs Madison City Permission To Move Forward, Emily Hamer, WSJ, June 11th.
Dane County’s largest communities plan to return to face-to-face public meetings, Logan Wroge, WSJ, June 7th.
Community
“I Missed Getting to the Pool”: Goodman Pool Opens for Summer, Grace Houdek, Channel3000, June 12; Goodman Pool opens at its highest capacity since COVID-19, Molly DeVore, WSJ, June 11th.
Madison Police Force Curb the recurrence of roadside panhandling, Chris Rickert, WSJ, June 11.
The Progress Center for Black Women is moving to Capitol Square in Natalie Yahr, CT on June 10th.
Latino Academy of Workforce Development launches Bilingual Leadership Academy with focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, David Dahmer, Madison365, June 9th.
education
Hugs, Pomp, and Circumstances: MMSD Personal Graduations Return, Scott Girard, CT, June 12th.
Madison Links Honors Outstanding High School Students in the African American Student Recognition Scholarship Program, David Dahmer, Madison365, June 11.
Madison School District Reissues Teacher Contracts Still With No Raises, Elizabeth Beyer, WSJ, Jun 9; MTI Files Contract Dispute Lawsuit, Scott Girard, CT, June 9th.
MMSD is still finalizing plans but “full return” likely if local COVID-19 trends persist, Scott Girard, CT, June 8; Madison School District will offer an online option this fall after some students have virtually thrived, Elizabeth Beyer, WSJ, June 8.
Madison Promise Academy Offers Honor Courses and Online Tutoring, Scott Girard, CT, June 8th.
higher education
Marquette University Needs a COVID-19 Vaccine As UW-Madison Weighs Dormitory Mandate, Kelly Meyerhofer, WSJ, June 8.
Surroundings
MGE completes Fitchburg solar park; 20 Megawatt Project Powering Local Businesses and Governments, Chris Hubbuch, WSJ, June 9.
DNR: Fish from the Yahara chain enter lakes contaminated with PFAS; Anglers warned not to limit consumption, Chris Hubbuch, WSJ, June 9.
Food and sustainability
Restaurants Look To A Better Future, Linda Falkenstein, Isthmus, June 8th
A new hospitality program from the people who brought you Just Bakery, Natalie Yahr, CT on June 7th.
Arts and Culture
American Players Theater Receives Breakthrough Donation After Year of Pandemics, Erin Gretzinger, WSJ, June 10.
Shakespeare in the State Parks Returns for the 2021 Summer Season, Molly DeVore, WSJ, June 9.
Madison Jazz Fest returns for the 33rd year after being canceled in 2020, Molly DeVore, WSJ, June 8th.
transport
Madison Unveils the Nation’s First Electric Fire Truck, Chris Hubbuch, WSJ, June 9th.
Dane County Regional Airport’s $ 85 Million Expansion to Pave the Way for More Flights and Passengers, Emily Hamer, WSJ, June 9.
City Updates: Bus Rapid Transit and Zoning Changes, Carousel Bayrd, “A Public Affair,” WORT-FM, June 8th.
Companies
Madison-based Navitus, part owner of Costco, is expanding its drug services business, David Wahlberg, WSJ, June 7.
Development and Housing
As the city struggles for solutions, Reindahl Park homeless camp grows, Dean Mosiman, WSJ, June 13.
In the real estate market, buyers take risks or risk losses, Chris Hubbuch, WSJ, June 13.
Madison is reviewing “at least three” potential locations for permanent male homeless shelter, Abigail Becker, CT, June 8.
Madison Hopes New Land Banking Policy Will Lead to More Affordable Housing, Abigail Becker, CT, June 8th.
Politics and voting
Electoral Commission Votes to Warn more than 100,000 voters their registration may be disabled, Riley Vetterkind, WSJ, June 11.
State Republican legislature travels to Arizona to pursue controversial vote review, AP, Dec.
Tony Evers Announces Re-election Offer, Resists GOP Critic, Mitchell Schmidt, WSJ, June 10.
Republicans Pass Laws Adding Postal Voting Requirements, Limiting Dropboxing, Riley Vetterkind, WSJ, June 10.
Wisconsin
Report: “Once in a Generation” Tax Revenue Provides Opportunity for Both Parties, June 11; Wisconsin expects additional tax revenue of $ 4.4 billion by mid-2023.
Congregation Republicans Cut Unemployment and Transportation Aid, Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner, Jun 10.
Legislator, Atty. General Josh Kaul is suing each other in pari lame duck lawsuits, Riley Vetterkind, WSJ, June 9.
Wisconsin Republicans Approve $ 1.5 Billion for State Construction Projects, Kelly Meyerhofer, WSJ, June 9.
Dane and the surrounding counties
Rural Women Care: UW Doctor Finishes Country First OB-GYN Rural Residence, David Wahlberg, WSJ, June 13.
Sun Prairie Adds a New Equity Management role, Elizabeth Beyer, WSJ, June 11th.
Daily register archive
Columbia County Fair returns for its 170th year, Noah Vernau, WSJ, June 10th.
No Connection Available: From rural towns to urban Madison, many still lack fast, reliable internet, Abigail Becker and Natalie Yahr, CT, June 9.
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