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On the election of President Barack Obamaby Scott Gray
After the longest and hardest-fought presidential campaign in American history, the votes are now in; and Barack Obama has just been elected the 44th president of the United States. The Urban League of Greater Madison congratulates President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Joe Biden, and their families for turning what began as an improbable journey into a historic victory for their party and our country. We wel... MORE >>
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Facts about the Nov. 4 Referendum
The Madison Metropolitan School District's Board of Education voted unanimously to ask the voters to consider a referendum question on November 4. Voters will be asked Election Day whether to allow the school district to exceed its tax limits by $5 million during the 2009-10 school year, then by an additional $4 million in each of the following two years.
Why these budget gaps?
In 1993, the State of Wisconsin created two competing pieces of legislation. First, the revenue... MORE >>
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Longtime Congresswoman tackles health care, education, alternative energy, and Karl the Plumberby A. David Dahmer
Like never before, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin is excited about what she hopes to see on Tuesday, or, more specifically, Election Day.
"I describe the challenges our nation faces right now as challenges of epic proportions," Baldwin says. "I can't remember a time since World War II and The Great Depression where our country has been facing a future with such uncertainty.
"In particularly, with our economic uncertainty that we are facing right now, there is a... MORE >>
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Vote 'Yes' on school referendumby Arlene Silveira and the Madison School Board of Education
The Board of Education voted unanimously to go to referendum to support Madison's public schools. We are committed to this referendum because we believe it will provide resources desperately needed in our schools. We are also very aware of the economic environment and worked hard to develop a plan that will minimize the referendum's impact on property taxes.
If passed, the referendum will permanently increase the property-tax support base for our schools by a total of $13 million over ... MORE >>
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State of Black Madison coalition sets action prioritiesby Scott Gray, President and CEO o fthe Urban League of Greater Madison
The State of Black Madison Coalition hasn't rested on its laurels since the release of the groundbreaking report in April 2008. The State of Black Madison 2008: Before the Tipping Point quantified the disturbing racial disparities in the areas of criminal justice, economic well-being, education, health care, housing, and political influence and provided recommendations for closing the gaps.
First to be addressed in the newly announced action plan are the priority areas of financial wel... MORE >>
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ELECTION 2008
by Semmi Pasha
Every presidential election is said to be the most important election of our lifetime. They always tell us that this ... MORE >>
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