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Leaf collecting in Madison: Your yard waste cheat sheet
Raking in the leaves? Here’s how to bag, bundle, and bin them the 608-approved way this fall and spring.
October 06, 2025 04:48 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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How to report flooding issues to the City of Madison
Severe weather can negatively impact your neighborhood and home,
June 21, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Airports and Transportation
The Wisconsin DOT wants your thoughts on the Beltline
Your input could help shape the future of Madison’s busiest road.
May 21, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Dane County strategizes over affordable housing
The Housing Advisory Committee has a five year plan.
May 7, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Get involved in Madison by checking out these upcoming city meetings
Attend these city meetings to learn more about what’s going on this year in Madison.
January 3, 2024
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Ally Geiger
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Have you HERD about Madison’s four-legged patrol?
The Madison Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit is here to serve
December 19, 2023
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Jonathan Shipley
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The 2024 Dane County budget has been approved
We rounded up a few fast facts about the 2024 Dane County budget that was recently approved by the County Board.
November 7, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Learn more about Dane County’s 2024 budget
Dane County’s 2024 executive budget includes social services, emergency food supply, environment, and construction funding.
October 3, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Take part in National Voter Registration Day here in Madison
Hey Madison, are you registered to vote? If not, get in the National Voter Registration Day spirit by registering online, in person, or by mail.
September 17, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Check out some fast facts about Madison’s 2024 Executive Capital Budget
Learn more about Madison’s 2024 Capital Budget, and attend upcoming city meetings to give your two cents on the matter.
September 8, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Attend a City of Madison meeting
Make Madison your own by getting involved in public meetings. Whether you want to watch past meetings from home or register to speak about an agenda item that’s important to you, we’re laying out the process.
August 11, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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