Happy #EarthDay 🌱 Today and every day, the City of Madison is committed to leading the fight against climate change within our communities to achieve a more sustainable and resilient world. How are you spending Earth Day? 🌎
Congratulations to Alders Zhang and Lieberman, and to all the re-elected alder! Looking forward to working with this new Council.
This Is Just To Say
I have turned off
the AI features
that were in
the update
and which
you were probably
hoping
to monetize
Fuck you
they were stupid
so unnecessary
and so annoying
BALDWIN: Do you think NIH should fund less cancer research?
RFK Jr: No, they should fund more, & one of the few agencies that got a raise in the budget was NCI
B: That increase is less than $1m for an institute with a $7b budget. That's a .01% increase. It wouldn't even cover one additional grant
The Madison Arts Commission is looking for the next Artist-in-Residence for the Thurber Park Art Studio.
The artist will have 24-hour access to a free private art studio at Thurber Park for 11 months, with the opportunity to extend the residency for another 12 months.
YOU can be a Madison Firefighter/EMT! No prior experience needed.
The Madison Fire Department seeks motivated individuals who are passionate about community service to join the team. This opportunity only comes around once every two years.
The recent severe storms in Madison caused considerable damage to many homes and vehicles this week. Please be aware that there are scammers — sometimes called "storm chasers" — looking to take advantage of people. The City has received reports that these companies are knocking on doors in Madison.
Wow, that was some hail! My sympathies to everyone out there dealing with broken windshields, damaged roofs and siding, and downed trees. While you’re at it, take a moment to prepare for the next one by updating your emergency kit and plan.
Potentially severe weather is forecast for this afternoon and evening, peak activity 6-10 PM. Possible large hail, flash flooding, damaging winds, and tornadoes.
If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Be safe!
Multiple rounds of heavy rain are expected Tues and Wed 4/14-4/15. Avoid historically flash-flooded areas of the City including:
E Mifflin at Livingston
E MIfflin at Blount
3rd at E Johnson
Grand Canyon at Odana
Midvale at University
University at Highland
Marty Rd at Raymond Rd
Applications for the 2026-2027 Madison Youth Poet Laureate are open throughout National Poetry Month, closing on April 30, 2026.
To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 19 at the time of selection and must reside within the City of Madison.
The Madison Police Department is offering a training designed to save lives in an active shooter situation.
The next session of the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) will be held the morning of April 15.
The transition to the new software will begin at 5pm on Sunday, April 12 and continue through Thursday, April 16, with both LINKcat and the LINKcat mobile app unavailable during that time. All Madison Public Library locations will remain open and visitors can check out items in person.
Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, gas prices are up. Grocery bills are up. Health care premiums doubled for thousands of Wisconsinites.
And Tom Tiffany? He's been in Washington supporting every single one of Trump's plans that made your life more expensive. Wisconsin deserves better.
Several streets will be closed for the Dane County Farmers' Market each Saturday, beginning with the first market TODAY Saturday, April 11 from approximately 8:00am until 2:00pm
Free food scraps recycling drop-off will be back once again at the West Community Market. The first date food scraps will be accepted at this market is Saturday, April 11, 2026.
www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/housin...
Wachter has worked for the city for fourteen years and held his current position for the last six. He outlines his professional experience, his average day at the office, and some ongoing initiatives that seek to expand housing options in the city.
Things that help calm the nervous system, quickly:
- Box breathing (in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4, repeat)
- Immerse your face in cold water (activates mammalian dive reflex)
- Humming (stimulates vagus nerve)
- Exercise (anything helps, outside even better)
- Impeachment and removal
🗳️ don’t forget to vote!
VOTE TODAY
🌼🌷The Spring Election is tomorrow April 7!🌼🌷
We want to make sure you can head to the polls feeling confident. Our elections are safe, secure, and accessible. The Our Vote Election Protection Hotline is a reliable source of information. Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) for trusted info!
NEW: After 1,006 days (but who's counting), I signed legislation to release over $125 million to fight PFAS contamination statewide. This was a long time coming and the result of months of tough negotiations with Republican lawmakers, but we finally got it done—and done right.
Happy Easter to all who celebrate!
ICYMI:
The Madison LakeWay Public Art Selection Committee and the Madison Arts Commission are now accepting applications from artists to provide site-specific artwork as part of the Madison LakeWay project.
The deadline to submit an application is 2:00pm on Thursday, April 16.
TEXT: "FYI 'Save America Act makes it harder for eligible voters to vote, especially elderly, disabled, poor, those lacking transportation.'"
Wisconsin won’t be fooled, the SAVE Act saves nothing. It just makes it harder for folks to vote. Read more from this op-ed:
https://tinyurl.com/5adu39jy
Tuesday, April 7 is the Spring Election. On a recent WORT show, host Ali Muldrow had a conversation with Madison City Clerk, Lydia McComas, and Dane County Clerk, Scott McDonell. They talk about absentee and early voting, voter turnout, and the vicious environment around elections created by Trump.
You're invited to join Mayor Satya for a joint fundraiser in support of Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford's campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 76.
When: Saturday April 11th, 1:00-3:00pm
Where: North Street Cabaret, 610 North St, Madison WI
RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/srcdi...
Chag Sameach to all who observe Passover. This year as we read the Haggadah, let us reflect on the importance of community and the power of resistance to unjust laws and leaders. Passover is a holiday of liberation - may we each find liberation in our lives and as a community.
