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Thousands march in pro-choice demonstration downtown

By Jackson Mozena | Oct. 3

Pro-life and pro-choice demonstrators confront one another downtown following the Texas abortion ban.

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City of Madison considers plans to divide the UW campus district

By Charlie Hildebrand | Sep. 30

“It is a disservice to students and surrounding neighborhoods to expect the District 5 alder, who has no relation to campus-related issues, to divide their time between the needs of these two incredibly different populations,” said Dis. 8 alder Julianna Bennet.

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The BRT controversy, explained

By Francesca Pica | Sep. 29

Business owners voice concerns that bus rapid transit (BRT) stations will obstruct view of storefronts and pose a hazard to pedestrians. City officials tell a different story.

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Dane County Board of Supervisors plans to allocate $8 million towards affordable housing initiative

By Samuel Mayo | Sep. 28

The Dane County Board of Supervisors announced a plan to dedicate $8.2 million towards the construction of 456 new affordable housing units across Dane County.

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Madison City Council passes resolution for UW nurses’ union

By Sarah Eichstadt | Sep. 25

UW nurses felt that an individual voice for their union will resolve conflict between management and frontline workers.

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Common Council votes to expedite two plans for homeless shelters

By Charlie Hildebrand | Sep. 23

Alders denied a motion by Rhodes-Conway to refer proposals to the Equal Opportunities Commission to avoid prolonging the process.

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City council to discuss proposals to purchase properties for homeless shelters

By Francesca Pica | Sep. 22

The Madison Common Council will discuss proposals to purchase two plots of land to be used for the construction of homeless shelters on the city’s east side.

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Madison police officer placed on leave after video circulates allegedly showing officer committing a sexual act in a squad car

By Jackson Mozena | Sep. 21

An unidentified MPD officer has been placed on administrative leave in connection to video showing officer allegedly engaging in sexual activity in the back of a police vehicle

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Madison man convicted of crimes related to January 6 insurrection

By Jackson Mozena | Sep. 16

The conviction of Markofski and Nelson marks seven Wisconsinites to be convicted on charges related to the January 6 insurrection.

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Unverified email sent to Wisconsin county clerks asks for 2020 election data

By Charlie Hildebrand | Sep. 15

The email appears to be signed by Michael Gableman, a lead investigator for a probe reviewing the results of the 2020 election.

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Dane County to install air purification and filtration systems in county buildings

By Mackenzie Moore | Sep. 15

Dane County will invest $570,000 in installing air filtration systems in over 20 buildings to limit the spread of COVID-19 while welcoming visitors back to Dane County spaces.