Archived News Releases

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What We Could Lose: Medicaid and Other Programs For People with Disabilities Event posted February 27, 2025
The Department of Civil Rights and community partners are offering a forum for community members who want to learn more about potential cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs.
Southbound Intersection Closure: Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Doty Street posted September 12, 2024
Starting Monday, September 16, R.G Huston will begin concrete pavement restoration within the Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Doty Street intersection.During this time:
Voter Registration Drive Precautions posted September 11, 2024
The Madison City Clerk’s Office urges voters to check their registration online at https://MyVote.wi.gov, especially if they completed a voter registration form with someone who approached them on the street.The City Clerk’s Office is receiving an…
West Area, Northeast Area Plans pass Common Council; work on Southwest, Southeast Area Plans begins this fall posted September 11, 2024
The City of Madison Common Council approved the first two Area Plans under the City’s new Planning Framework Tuesday night with few changes beyond what had already been proposed by City boards, committees, and commissions.
Common Council approves change to allow more affordable student housing posted September 11, 2024
The City of Madison Common Council approved a change to the city’s zoning code Tuesday night to expand the existing downtown affordable housing incentive so it can be used to create more affordable housing specifically for college students.
Alder Nasra Wehelie of District 7 Hosts Lunch and Learn featuring the City of Madison Community Development Division posted September 11, 2024
Alder Nasra Wehelie is excited to resume her monthly Lunch and Learns starting Thursday, September 19, from 12 – 1 p.m. This Lunch and Learn will feature staff from the Community Development Division (CDD), who will discuss how the 2025 budget…
2025 Executive Capital Budget to Support Growing City posted September 10, 2024
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway released her 2025 Executive Capital Budget and 6-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Explore the Night Sky at Moon Over Monona Terrace This Friday posted September 10, 2024
Bring the family to the rooftop of Monona Terrace this Friday, September 13, from 7:30 to 10:00 p
Sample Ballots Now Available posted September 10, 2024
The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. You can find a sample ballot for your address at https://MyVote.wi.gov.This is what Madison voters will see on their November ballot:
Celebrate Disability Voting Rights Week posted September 9, 2024
The City Clerk’s Office is celebrating Disability Voting Rights Week by highlighting accessible options for exercising your right to vote.“It’s important for all residents to feel confident that their voices are heard at the polls,” said Mayor…
Common Council to make final review of West Area Plan and Northeast Area Plan on September 10 posted September 9, 2024
After eight weeks of review from several City of Madison Boards, Commissions, and Committees, the first two Area Plans from the City’s new planning framework are up for a final vote at the September 10, 2024 meeting of the Common Council.
"Ask Me Anything" Event on the City Budget posted September 6, 2024
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 6, 2024The City of Madison is hosting an AMA — “Ask Me Anything” — virtual public meeting on the 2025 budget and funding referendum. It will be held on Wednesday, September 11 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Madison Finance…
Madison Arts to induct latest Youth Poet Laureate, showcase new art in Madison Municipal Building posted September 6, 2024
The Madison Arts Commission is inviting the public to attend the opening reception for the 2024 Madison Municipal Building Art Exhibition, titled Everything but the Dinosaur: Art With & About Youth, and meet the City’s newest Youth Poet Laureate.
Library Takeover Team Plans Event to Shed Light on Domestic Violence within the LatinX Community posted September 4, 2024
Red Heels: Steps Toward Justice event planned for September 14 at Central Library will include a powerful keynote address from an internationally renowned speaker.
Street Closure for Ironman Triathlon posted September 4, 2024
Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 8th. The race consists of swimming in Lake Monona, bicycling in Dane County, and running in the downtown/campus area. The race starts at 6:…
Get Your Kids Up to Date on Vaccines at School Clinics posted September 4, 2024
As the back-to-school season kicks off, Public Health Madison & Dane County is holding a series of school vaccine clinics to help parents get their kids up to date on immunizations.
Metro Service Reduced on Monday, September 2 posted August 30, 2024
Due to the holiday, Metro will operate Sunday schedules on 9/2.
Olin/Turville Ct and E Lakeside St Resurfacing Project posted August 30, 2024
Starting Monday, September 9, Olin-Turville Court and E. Lakeside Street, east of John Nolen Drive, will close for reconstruction. The purpose of this street project is to resurface the pavement and replace underground utilities. Construction…
City of Madison Announces Upcoming Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Open House Events posted August 29, 2024
As we prepare for the launch of Madison's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, Metro Rapid Route A, the City of Madison invites community members to join us for one of two upcoming open house events. These events will offer a sneak peek at the new…
Smart Trips Challenge: Rewarding Car-Free and Car-Light Travel this September posted August 29, 2024
RoundTrip, a public program connecting Dane County residents with transportation options and resources, is hosting a challenge this September to encourage walking, biking, using public transit, and carpooling for everyday trips.