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Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that Dane County will be working with Baron and Budd in filing a federal lawsuit against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

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Joining other Wisconsin counties, Dane County to file lawsuit to take on opioid epidemic

By J. Adam Wigger | Apr. 9, 2018

Joining Milwaukee County and other municipalities, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that Dane County has hired law firms to assist the county in filing a federal lawsuit against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic. The epidemic has hit Dane County families hard, according to Parisi, with opioid deaths skyrocketing from 13 in 2000 to 85 in 2016. “Everyone has been affected by this crisis, and it’s only growing,” Parisi said.

A proposed arcade-style bar on Willy Street has divided community members on the necessity of another drinking establishment in the neighborhood.

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Before city officials even debate, proposed arcade bar dividing neighbors

By Max Bayer | Apr. 8, 2018

City council members are scheduled to discuss a new liquor license for a proposed arcade bar on Willy Street at Tuesday’s meeting, but the plan has already divided local residents.

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Sexual assault reported near Tenney Park

By Max Bayer | Apr. 8, 2018

A sexual assault was reported on East Johnson Street next to Tenney Park early Saturday morning. According to the Madison Police Department, the incident occurred at the corner of East Johnson and Blair Street.

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin will not seek re-election, but will continue his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor.

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Soglin credits election turnout to millennials, says students want improvement

By Max Bayer | Apr. 5, 2018

At a press conference Thursday, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin credited Tuesday’s election results to increased turnout among millennials and college students. To back up his claim, Soglin cited the change in turnout over predominantly student-populated wards in Madison from April 2014 elections to the ones on Tuesday.

Around 90 people attended a forum at The Beacon Wednesday to discuss its services and ways it could improve community relations.

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Beacon staff chart path forward after issues with neighbors, local businesses

By Max Bayer | Apr. 5, 2018

In January, the Madison Police Department received 73 calls to service for The Beacon, a homeless day resource center in east Madison.

More than 50 people attended a march and celebration to honor the 50th anniversary Martin Luther King Jr.’s death.

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Madison leaders celebrate life of MLK with march, new street sign

By Regan Murray | Apr. 5, 2018

Madison officials and civil rights leaders hosted a commemorative rally Wednesday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

At a town hall in Madison, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan addressed gun reform and his stance on the recently passed federal budget.

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Energized constituents press Congressman Pocan at Madison town hall

By J. Adam Wigger | Apr. 5, 2018

Greeted by a hometown crowd at the Goodman Community Center on Madison’s east side, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., focused on gun reform and the federal budget in his first town hall style meeting of the year. While Pocan supported many of the resources included within the budget bill, he said he could not in good faith vote for a bill without knowing what was included in its entirety.

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Crawford narrowly bests Townsend in battle for circuit court seat

By Jessica Lipaz | Apr. 3, 2018

Susan Crawford won the contested battle for Dane County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 1, while Gloria Reyes beat out incumbent Anna Moffit for seat one on the school board in the Wisconsin 2018 Spring Elections.

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As circuit court election nears, Townsend campaign addresses legitimacy of early legal background

By Max Bayer | Apr. 2, 2018

Hours before the election for Branch 1 of the Dane County Circuit Court, the campaign for Shorewood Hills Municipal Judge Marilyn Townsend addressed questions regarding the legitimacy of her legal background and her admittance to the state Bar of Wisconsin.

The city’s Plan Commission is scheduled to take up a demolition request at its meeting Monday for a vacant building at 126 Langdon Street.

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City planning commission to take up demolition request for vacant Langdon building

By Max Bayer | Apr. 2, 2018

The city’s Plan Commision is scheduled to take up a demolition request at its meeting Monday for a vacant building at 126 Langdon Street.

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While students away on break, police respond to late-night fights

By Max Bayer | Apr. 2, 2018

While students were away on spring break, police responded to three separate downtown fights, one of which involved a local bar manager.

UW-Madison released expectations for proper protest behavior Wednesday.

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“Not one more”: Madison students and activists join global rally against gun violence

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Mar. 24, 2018

For the second time in less than two weeks, thousands of Madison area-students, teachers and residents — joined by prominent Democratic elected officials — packed the steps of the state Capitol to protest gun violence and call for stricter laws regarding firearms as part of the international March For Our Lives.

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Dane County Circuit Court election: Here's where the candidates stand on the issues

By Max Bayer | Mar. 22, 2018

On April 3, voters around the state will decide not just who will sit on the state Supreme Court but also who will win a variety of local city and county elections.

With its future in jeopardy, Madison alders voted unanimously Tuesday in support of upholding the office of the State Treasurer.

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Madison Common Council unanimously supports upholding State Treasurer position

By Jon Brockman | Mar. 20, 2018

The Madison Common Council offered unanimous support Tuesday night for a resolution supporting the office of State Treasurer.

The Madison chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America met Tuesday to discuss next steps in advocating for stricter gun laws.

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“We’ve got MOMentum”: Madison moms meet to discuss next steps for gun reform

By Griffin Blue Emerson | Mar. 20, 2018

In the wake of last week’s national student walkout, the Madison chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America met Tuesday to discuss upcoming opportunities to engage with state and local politics on comprehensive gun legislation. The group discussed the planned March for Our Lives at the state Capitol on March 23.

Parents and teachers of Nuestro Mundo students spoke in support of the school at this week’s school board meeting.

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Madison charter school requests waiver of recruitment requirements

By Luisa de Vogel | Mar. 19, 2018

A Madison area charter school petitioned the Madison Metropolitan School Board Monday to allow the school to continue recruiting students through a dual-lottery process. Nuestro Mundo is a dual language immersion school, with a mission to educate both native English and Spanish speaking students in a community which fosters equity and inclusion.

The Madison Landmarks Commission broke from the Equal Opportunities Commission in recommending that a confederate monument be kept in an area cemetary, with an added display giving context to the memorial.

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City commission proposes keeping, contextualizing Confederate monuments

By Bremen Keasey | Mar. 19, 2018

The Madison Landmark Commission made final recommendations Monday to keep a memorial for Confederate soldiers at Forest Hill Cemetery, while adding another display to contextualize the Confederate marker. The Landmarks Commission voted 6-1 for a motion to keep the cenotaph, a large gravestone for confederate soldiers, on the site.

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Local activist organizations discuss removing officers from Madison schools

By Ethan Fenske | Mar. 18, 2018

The Derail the Jail Coalition partnered with representatives from local organizations in hosting a meeting Sunday to address education resource officers in Madison schools, which they say adversely affect many student groups.

Ald. Matt Phair, District 20, announced he would not seek re-election to the city council in order to spend more time with his family.

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Madison city council expresses opposition to upcoming referendum

By Max Bayer | Mar. 18, 2018

An April 3 referendum set to be be voted on by Wisconsinites statewide regarding the elimination of the office of the state treasurer has drawn ire from the Madison Common Council. A resolution authored by Ald.

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Parking commission approves motion to increase parking rates

By Ethan Fenske | Mar. 15, 2018

The Madison Transit and Parking Commission approved a motion Wednesday to increase parking rates at lots and garages around the city starting in June. Because of an increase in usage, the rates for the State Street campus and State Street Capitol garages are set to jump $0.20 and $0.30, respectively.