Affordable Housing + Police in School + PSLs

Madison WI

25 September, 2021

11:26 AM

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Good morning, people of Madison! It's me again, Molly, your very sleepy friend. Sundays are meant to do absolutely nothing. So, join me in doing nothing today—besides reading this newsletter. Song of the Day: "Sunday Morning" by The Velvet Unground Are you a local business owner or marketer in Madison? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 53. Here are the top stories today in Madison: Through an $8.2 million project, Dane County would support affordable housing projects which would create over 450 new housing units. Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said the decision comes amid COVID-19 which "exacerbated" the affordable housing crisis. (Cap Times) An east side Madison building was hit by gunfire on Friday night. There are no reports of injuries. (WKOW)Wisconsin schools are calling the police on students at a rate double that of the national average. These numbers are especially startling for Native American students. Wisconsin Watch takes a look at high levels of police involvement in our state's schools. (Wisconsin Watch)I know, some people love to hate on the PSL (pumpkin spice latte) craze. And I get it is overdone, but I personally love fall flavors and who doesn't like supporting local coffee shops? Here are some drinks to try around Madison. (Madison Magazine) Students and organizations like BIPOC Coalition are pushing back against UW Police. Campus police are increasingly monitoring sidewalks and have threatened to fine students who jaywalk to get around campus construction. (Badger Herald) Today in Madison: Family Day 9/26/2021 — Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM) Ask Me About My EV: Sierra Club — Wisconsin John Muir Chapter (1:00 PM) Madison Patch Notebook Madison Schools (Wisconsin): "James Madison Memorial High School renaming update! Public hearing scheduled for Sept. 29 at 5 p.m." (Instagram) City of Madison, Wisconsin Government: ""I am hopeful that this time we have a governor who is actually enthusiastic about rail transit and, perhaps more importantly, a president that is enthusiastic about rail transit. " (Facebook) Downtown Madison: "Freakfest on State Street is canceled for 2021. Cases of the #Deltavariant are on the rise in #Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Health Services projects that the peak will be in October. #StoptheSpread #UWMadison #Badgers #Freakfest..." (Facebook) Wisconsin Cheese: "Planning your next brunch menu is effortless when your sweet and savory favorites are pulled together on one cheese board." (Instagram) Arts Wisconsin: "Arts Wisconsin, in partnership with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, is pleased to announce the annual Wisconsin Creative Champions Awards (formerly Arts in the Community Awards)." (Facebook) Madison Audubon: "If you have been wondering about putting your birdfeeder back up, we have good news: go for it! But be sure to keep a close eye on it, and clean it often. Thanks for all you do for birds!" (Facebook) Arts Wisconsin: "An important read from the National League of Cities: Creativity Sparks Economic Renewal. https://www.nlc.org/article/2021/09/22/creativity-sparks-economic-renewal/" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 70th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association Show and Sale (October 1) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Molly Carmichael About me: Hey there! I'm a recent UW-Madison graduate and a fan of all things local. Send me your Madison newsletter articles, events or ideas. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Madison Daily? Email me at [email protected].