MADISON, WI: The American Public Works Association―Wisconsin Chapter presented a Project of the Year Award to the City of Madison, Wisconsin, MSA Professional Services, and Speedway Sand & Gravel, Inc., for the reconstruction of State Street/…
Mayor Paul Soglin today reminded Madison residents who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to take the steps necessary to claim their benefits. The Credit can provide significant cash payments to eligible residents, however, each year…
In the next 60 days, on May 17, 2016, the Madison Common Council plans to enact drastic changes in the structure of city government. The so-called "City Government Reform Initiative" was announced on March 16, 2016. It removes from the mayor the…
The City of Madison Affirmative Action Commission will be holding a two-part meeting to 1. hold brief presentations from local organizations about employment initiatives and 2. listen to concerns from community members about employment in the city…
The City of Madison's Affirmative Action Division, in concert with City Managers, sponsors paid internships to attract members of Affirmative Action target groups who are engaged in college level studies compatible with a Public Administration…
Alders Larry Palm (District 12) and Rebecca Kemble (District 18) are hosting a listening session for Northside residents and others interested in voicing their thoughts and opinions on the future of the Oscar Mayer site. The listening session is…
On Thursday, February 18th, a “Day without Latinos and Immigrants” rally is planned for the capitol square between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Metro Transit buses will be off the capitol square streets and detoured onto the Outer Loop. Details are…
Voters in Madison wards 74 and 75 have until 9:00 p.m. to cast a ballot at the Aldo Leopold Elementary School polling location.Earlier today, this polling location had to close due to a school lockdown. During that time, voters may have been turned…
On Tuesday, January 19, the City received two updated responses to its Request for Proposals ("RFP") to develop Judge Doyle Square. The project will be located on a two-block area in downtown Madison encompassing Block 88, behind the Madison…
Madison – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Madison Mayor Paul Soglin today announced the recipient of the combined City-County Humanitarian Award honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The award winner, selected by the City-County…
National Farm to School Network to Host National Leaders and Local Food Advocates in Madison, Wis., June 2-4, 2016, to Explore Solutions to Obesity and Food System Reform
I commend President Obama for his announced efforts today. We have too many gun deaths in our country and I applaud his multi-faceted efforts to make changes. From increasing treatment for mental health issues, to strengthening background checks to…
A snow emergency remains in effect for the entire City of Madison until 7 a.m. Thursday December 31st. Residents are asked to keep their vehicles off the street today and tonight if possible. If you must park on the street this evening you should…
Due to the projected severity of weather conditions, the City of Madison has reminded all City employees of the inclement weather policy, Administrative Procedure Memorandum No. 2-18, and has encouraged all non-essential staff to make arrangements…
The City of Madison Food Policy Council announces the 2016 SEED Grant cycle to address food access issues in our community. SEED Grants are small grants designed to support new and recently emerging projects or programs that support access to…
There will be no refuse or recycling collection in the City of Madison on Friday December 25th or Friday January 1st because of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.If your material is normally collected on Friday it will be collected on Monday…