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Shutdown Stories: TSA agents stagger into 34th day, Pocan shows solidarity

As the semester begins and the Federal government enters its 34rd day of a record-long partial shutdown, The Daily Cardinal is bringing you stories about what the shutdown looks like on campus and around the community. Certain government agencies have been closed since Dec. 22, and will only reopen once congress and President Trump can reach a compromise over a $5 billion border wall. 

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Rep. Mark Pocan visited the Dane County Airport two days ago to speak with TSA agents affected by the shutdown, saying that he may begin to withhold his paychecks in solidarity. 

DreamUp Wisconsin finalists selected, strive for prosperous Dane County

After serious deliberation, the DreamUp initiative successfully narrowed down to three proposals aimed at boosting and strengthening Dane County’s middle class. 

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The DreamUp Wisconsin initiative narrows down to a final three proposals, looking forward to a positive Dane county community during welcoming of new Evers administration. 

Cardinal View: Expectations for new Evers administration

With the inauguration of Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsinites on both sides of the aisle are left wondering how this upcoming term will differ from the Walker administration. 

Hundreds brave cold for third annual Madison Women’s March

Several hundred marchers rallied on the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol Saturday morning for the third annual Women’s March, despite snow and temperatures in the low teens. 

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A Dane County judge ruled Friday that the State Street Taco Bell should receive its liquor license after Madison Mayor Paul Soglin vetoed it last December. 

Nacho decision: Judge rules city must give State Street Taco Bell liquor license

The Taco Bell on State Street will soon be serving alcohol after a Dane County judge ruled in favor of the restaurant in their lawsuit against the city over a rejected liquor license. 

Letter to the editor: Matthew Mitnick is the right candidate for District 8 Alder

How can our local leaders directly help those they govern? This is a question that I have heard time and time again from students in District 8.

Suspect charged for campus, citywide thefts

UW-Madison Police Department arrested Samuel F. Spencer, a suspect connected to a string of thefts that occurred on UW-Madison’s campus in recent months.

Two arrested in drug incident, three officers treated for fentanyl poisoning

Three Madison police officers were treated for exposure to fentanyl following exposure to fentanyl-laced heroin while serving a search warrant Monday.

Weekend crimes: Shots fired near Capitol, police arrest multi-charge suspect

Dozens of people fled after gunshots rang out in front of a downtown bar early Sunday morning, Madison police said.

Dane County pledges $400,000 for Madison affordable housing project

Dane County will continue efforts to provide more affordable housing by granting more than $400,000 to help develop a housing project in east Madison, County Executive Joe Parisi announced Thursday.

Madison aims to reduce water contamination in wells

The City of Madison is initiating an effort to clean up the city’s water supply after two wells tested positive for small amounts of contamination.

Dane County aims to provide housing for at least 16 homeless families or veterans by giving over $400,000 to an affordable housing development in Madison.

Porchlight director discusses shelter’s impact on homelessness solutions

In response to the prevalence of homelessness in the Madison community, Porchlight Executive Director Karla Thennes visited UW-Madison to discuss her work in homelessness prevention.

State releases interagency plan to combat homelessness

One year after the establishment of the Interagency Council of Homelessness, the group has released a plan to coordinate and expand efforts to combat homelessness in Wisconsin.

GOP proposes changes to election dates despite partisan and local concerns

In a controversial move, state GOP leaders have proposed to move the date of the 2020 presidential primary election so that it does not coincide with the state supreme court election.

Dane County wants to be model for renewable energy, county executive says

In the wake of the climate report issued by the federal government last week, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said the county’s work on renewable energy usage could be the model for the rest of the country’s fight against climate change.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said Monday he hopes the county’s renewable energy programs could become a model for the whole country.