Energy efficiency is an effective and local way to way to combat the climate crisis and comes with many co-benefits. Beyond the primary benefits of decreasing fossil fuel consumption, reduced energy demand through energy efficiency can improve…
The death of a child is the worst thing any city faces. It shocks our sensibilities and hurts our hearts. My thoughts are with the family, friends, classmates, and neighbors of these young victims. The entire community is in mourning for the young…
Each fall, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latine Americans and celebrating Hispanic and Latine American culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15.
It is a pivotal time for climate action in our community, and the City is working to update Madison’s Sustainability Plan to guide our work into the future. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on this important issue.
It is a pivotal…
Child care is a critical resource for our community. The City of Madison has advocated for quality child care for almost 50 years – investing considerable time and energy through its accreditation system working with providers to attain and maintain…
A diverse group of 20 cities and counties representing more than 1.2 million people with nearly $50 billion in student loan debt sent a letter to President Biden applauding him for his announced intentions to use the Higher Education Act to enact a…
I want to take a minute to highlight an issue that can seem abstract but affects us all. Today, nine nations possess approximately 13,100 nuclear weapons, most of which are far more destructive than those that killed over 100,000 people in Hiroshima…