🌱 Primary Election Canceled + Urban League Expands Training

Madison WI

08 February, 2022

4:13 PM

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Hello, people of Madison! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Madison Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy with a passing flurry. High: 38 Low: 22. Here are the top 3 stories today in Madison: The city clerk confirmed Tuesday that no primary election will be held next week in the City of Madison. The Feb. 15 primary election was canceled because none of the offices on the spring election ballot have enough candidates to require one. The general election will still take place on Apr. 5. (97 Seven Country WGLR)The Urban League of Greater Madison has announced plans to expand its CDL and solar installation training academies. The expansion will allow for the Urban League to train an additional 45 new CDL drivers over the next two years, compared to the current yearly average of two to four new drivers. The expansion is funded by a $250,000 grant from Ascendium Education Group. (WMSN Fox 47 Madison)The Madison City Council is considering hiring six new officers for the Madison Police Department in 2023. The process would be partially funded by a grant from the Department of Justice and would require a match from the City. The Finance Committee passed the resolution on Feb. 7, and the Public Safety and Review Committee will vote today, Feb. 9. (UW Badger Herald) From our sponsor: Today's Madison Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Madison: SmartLess Tour Live With Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett At Orpheum Theater (8:00 PM) From my notebook: The City of Madison is hiring for a Police Fleet Assistant. This is an hourly position with a starting wage of $17.58. Applications are due Feb. 14. (Facebook) Drake White is bringing "The Optimystic Tour" to Madison with Kasey Tyndall! Tickets for the show on Saturday, May 7, go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. (Facebook) The Madison Police Department would like you to get to know Pia, the first Black female patrol officer in Madison. She continues to serve in the community. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Sweethearts of February Craft & Vendor Show (February 12) The New Retirement Saving Webinar (February 14) Add your event Loving the Madison Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.