UP: Free speech advocates. The Department of Administration and the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation sign a settlement on a federal lawsuit involving permitting requirements for Capitol protests. Groups like the Solidarity Sing Along no longer need to obtain a permit; instead, they'll merely have to notify the DOA. Some protesters, however, don't see the need for any type of notice. See Judith Davidoff's report on TheDailyPage.com.
DOWN: Madison College. The college announces it has scrapped plans for an $18 million sports complex near the airport due to the high price tag. The project also faced strong neighborhood opposition.
