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Burnt Out: Madison’s student activists prioritize the community’s needs over their own

Fifty minutes. That’s the amount of time that Sam Jorudd spent of his brief spring break in a meeting with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s administration. As the Chair of ASM’s Grants Allocation Committee and a junior at UW, Jorudd had been working to ensure that the University properly allocated emergency relief grants to students. He and the UW BIPOC noticed that the University had received these funds, but not dispersed them. 

MPD warns Mifflin residents to follow county health guidelines or risk a citation

The Madison Police Department released a statement this past Monday warning Mifflin residents that they will be monitoring the anticipated Mifflin Street Block Party. They threatened to hand out citations for individuals caught violating county health orders and underage drinking. 

Joe Parisi wins his third election for Dane County Executive

Incumbent Joe Parisi secured another term as Dane County Executive following his victory in this past Tuesday’s election. 

Dane County Board proposes a ban on no-knock warrants

Some Dane County Board members are starting to show public opposition to no-knock warrants, a police strategy used by Louisville police officers when they shot and killed Breonna Taylor over a year ago. 

Governor Tony Evers appoints Kalvin Barrett as Sheriff of Dane County

Governor Tony Evers appointed Kalvin Barrett, a former Badger offensive lineman to be the next Dane County Sheriff on Friday, April 2. Barrett will be Dane County’s first Black sheriff. 

Cases of COVID-19 rising in Wisconsin

New confirmed cases of COVID-19 are rising in Wisconsin as public health officials warn about the spread of variants in the state.

Homeless individuals given pet care assistance through WisCARES

The Wisconsin Companion Animal Resource, Education and Social Services clinic recognized a recent surge in requests for veterinary services for owners experiencing financial hardship.

‘The ugly is out in the open’: Asian students face increasingly overt racism, fight back

It’s from China. #ChineseVirus. F *ck the Chinese Government.

Alliant Energy Center becomes FEMA vaccination site as residents encounter accessibility issues

Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that the vaccination clinic at the Alliant Energy Center will receive federal support from FEMA beginning Wednesday. 

Juliana Bennett, Patrick Heck, Nikki Conklin among winners of Tuesday’s election

Juliana Bennett was elected to represent the UW campus on the Madison Common Council in  Tuesday’s city-wide election of local officials. Other victors include Patrick Heck, District 2, and Nikki Conklin, District 9. 

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Jill Underly wins state superintendent race

Democrat-backed candidate Jill Underly won the statewide race for Wisconsin superintendent Tuesday night, beating out Deb Kerr. 

As vaccination rates rise, Dane County lifts limits on outdoor gatherings.

The joint city-county Public Health department released a order of public health Friday releasing Dane County residents of outdoor capacity limits. 

Wealth and Poverty: Daily Cardinal Action Project Part One

The Dane County homeless population is on the rise. Plus, the Teaching Assistants’ Association is advocating against segregated fees. We also learn about the state and UW System contracts with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections manufacturing arm Badger State Industries. This is all covered today in our 2-part episode series on the Cardinal’s spring 2021 action project issue Wealth and Poverty, hosted by Gaby Vinick and Hope Karnopp. Guests: Sarah Eichstadt, Ellie Nowakowski and Nathan Denzin.

A comprehensive students guide to April 6 elections

Madisonians will decide which local candidates will serve on the common council for a two year term during the April 6 elections.  

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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a bipartisan law now allows Wisconsin restaurants to serve to-go cocktails and wine in an attempt to save struggling businesses. 

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Evers cannot issue multiple emergency declarations, strikes down mask mandate

The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its ruling Wednesday that Gov. Tony Evers unlawfully issued multiple public health emergency orders in response to the pandemic. The ruling also ends the statewide mask mandate.

Finance Committee moves crisis response team pilot forward

Madison's Finance Committee cast a unanimous vote Monday to implement a pilot program that will designate crisis response teams that will respond to certain behavioral and mental health emergencies instead of the MPD. 

COVID-19 update: One-third of Dane county residents vaccinated

More than one-third of Dane County’s population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, including almost 90% of individuals over the age of 65, according to statistics released by Public Health.