News
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Friday, Jul. 22, 2022
Vision Zero Continues Speed Reductions on a Section of East Washington Avenue
Included as part of the 2022 roadway improvements for Vision Zero, new speed limit reductions will occur for several Madison streets identified as having a high level of injury causing crashes.
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Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022
City of Madison Releases Nationwide Request for Information (RFI) to Increase Sustainable, Equitable and Local Purchasing
The City of Madison has ambitious goals around sustainability, diversity, equity, and supporting local businesses.
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Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2022
CARES Team Expands with Second Response Team and Second Station Location to Better Serve City’s West and South Sides
The City of Madison launched the Community Alternative Response Emergency Services (CARES) program, a multi-agency program for addressing non-violent, behavioral health-related emergencies in September of 2021.
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Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2022
Mayor Rhodes-Conway Proposes Stricter Penalties for People Who Threaten/Harass Election Officials and Poll Workers
In the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential Election and the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, many election officials working at both the state and local levels have been subjected to harassment and violent threats.
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Friday, Jul. 8, 2022
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision on Ballot Drop Boxes
Today the Wisconsin Supreme Court put themselves firmly on the side of those who continue to peddle lies about the 2020 election and try to erect obstacles to voting wherever possible.
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Friday, Jul. 8, 2022
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Affirming Local Public Health Authority
Today’s decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms the ability of local public health agencies to respond rapidly to emerging disease to keep our communities safe.
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Thursday, Jul. 7, 2022
Common Council to Take Up DOE Grant for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings
Next Tuesday, the Madison Common Council will take up a grant from the U.S.
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Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022
Mayor of Madison Reacts to News About Highland Park Suspect's Trip to Madison Area
First, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the entire community in Highland Park who are mourning those killed and trying to heal from this horrific event.
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Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2022
City of Madison Rolls Out New Hybrid Common Council Meeting Format
The Madison Common Council and Mayor Rhodes-Conway are excited to announce the development of a hybrid format for Common Council meetings to help further the City’s equity, accessibility and resident engagement goals.
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Thursday, Jun. 30, 2022
Mayor Rhodes-Conway Condemns Today’s Supreme Court Devastating Ruling on Climate Action
Today, the United States Supreme Court effectively handcuffed the ability of the U.S.
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Thursday, Jun. 30, 2022
City of Madison Sponsors Free Bus Passes for MMSD Youth Again this Summer
As part of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s MetroForward >> initiative, the City of Madison has teamed up for the second year with the Madiso
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Friday, Jun. 24, 2022
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court took away the right to abortion for millions. In doing so, they are now allowing state governments to force people, including minors and victims of rape and incest, to give birth.