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Madison’s troubled supportive housing complexes could soon have new owners
Rethke Terrace and Tree Lane Apartments are part of the city of Madison’s ‘housing first’ initiative, which has struggled from the start. Read more
Mar 26, 2024
2024 Isthmus Spring Election Voter Guide
What races are on the April 2 ballot in Dane County? What do the statewide referendum questions mean? The Isthmus Voter Guide breaks it down. Read more
Mar 26, 2024
Explainer: Why are changes to the Wisconsin Constitution on the April 2 ballot
Both referendum questions relating to elections administration were passed by Republicans, who control the Wisconsin Legislature, in the last two legislative sessions because of a controversy during the 2020 presidential election. Read more
Mar 25, 2024
Activists demand that Dane County DA prosecute Ridglan Farms for animal cruelty
Animal rights activists showed up at the Dane County District Attorney’s Office, demanding that it bring criminal charges of animal mistreatment against Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court election recast legislative session
Everything changed in the Capitol in April 2023 when Janet Protasiewicz was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving the court its first four-justice liberal majority in 13 years. Read more
Mar 18, 2024
Housing complaints jump in Madison
Madison residents met at Lakeview Library Thursday night to share their housing stories and find assistance. Read more
Mar 15, 2024
Angry residents shout down city staff at meeting on draft west-side Madison zoning plan
New plans for the city’s west side brought Madison homeowners out in force to a neighborhood meeting. They interrupted city staff and booed to make their feelings known. Read more
Mar 13, 2024
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Walk this way
‘The isolation I’d sought near the edge of town began to feel a bit too isolating. I chafed at the need to hop in my car nearly any time I wanted to meet up with friends.’ Read more
Mar 13, 2024
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Behind the Isthmus cover: March 2024
Self-taught photographer Allison Gallipeau walks every morning, camera in tow, no matter the weather, and takes photos along the way. Her cover shot was taken along the bike path on John Nolen Drive. Read more
Mar 11, 2024
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Demand grows for literacy services as more refugees arrive in Madison
In 2023, 170 refugees participated in Literacy Network’s programming — the largest number the organization has supported. The students came from 85 different countries, six more than in 2022. Read more
Mar 9, 2024
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Ridglan Farms beagle ‘rescue’ case dismissed
The motion was filed late on March 7, the same day that an article on the case, which set to go to trial March 18, was published in Isthmus. Read more
Mar 8, 2024
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Retirement perks for new Madison schools superintendent on par with big-city districts
The retirement perks for Madison’s new school superintendent rival those in much bigger districts, where supplemental accounts are a growing way to keep top administrators around. Read more
Mar 8, 2024
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In the March issue
A crime of compassion?
In 2017 three animal rights activists removed three beagles from a dog breeding facility outside of Mount Horeb. The defendants face felony burglary and felony theft charges and are set to go on trial in Dane County court on March 18-22. Read more
Chakari Daezhare is finding her voice
Chakari Daezhare has been creating songs at a blistering rate. Last year, she released two EPs as well as a couple of singles. Then, in early January, she dropped her first full album. Read more
‘Rent down’ effect squeezes Madison tenants
The new owner of the Royal Arms apartment complex on Madison’s west side isn’t budging on large rent hikes despite tenant protests. Read more
A viewing cheat-sheet for the ‘Top Chef’ visit to Wisconsin
Madison, Milwaukee and other Wisconsin locations will be featured on the upcoming 21st season of Top Chef, a culinary reality show that sets itself apart by showcasing and celebrating a different region of the country each season. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: March 2024
Self-taught photographer Allison Gallipeau walks every morning, camera in tow, no matter the weather, and takes photos along the way. Her cover shot was taken along the bike path on John Nolen Drive. Read more