📝 How will new voting maps affect you?

🚌 Give Feedback on Metro’s Proposed Fare Updates

• Metro Transit and the city’s Transportation Commission will host a virtual public hearing Wednesday at 6 p.m. to discuss updates related to the new fare collection technology coming to Madison buses this summer.
• ICYMI: Metro plans to install new technology that will allow riders to tap a prepaid card to pay for rides. Fares themselves will not increase but Metro hopes the new system will be more efficient.
• Dig deeper: This change is all part of the city’s move toward a Bus Rapid Transit system. [Metro, WORT, City Cast Madison 🎧]

🗳️ Big Shake Up on Deck for Dane County Board

• Ten Dane County supervisors have announced they’re not seeking re-election come this April. That means, big change is afoot in county government (not to mention our county executive is on his way out).
• Some context: County Board supervisors serve two-year terms, with elections falling in even-numbered years. The supervisors not seeking re-election represent Districts 5, 12, 17, 21, 25, 26, 29, 33, 36, and 37. You can find your representative here.
• Dig deeper: What’s the county government responsible for? [WMTV15, City Cast Madison 🎧, Dane County, Madison Minutes]

🪴 Wildewood Says Goodbye

• After seven years in business, Wildewood announced it will close its doors for good at the end of April.
• Why? As the owner posted on the plant shop’s social media, “There are a number of factors that brought me to this heartbreaking decision — some more personal than others, and they all aligned with our lease coming to an end at Hilldale.”
• Related: Need help keeping your indoor plants alive? We’ve got tips. [Wildewood/Instagram, Madison Minutes]

🐟 Fish Fry….Pizza?!

• Yes, you heard that right. Ian’s is serving a pizza topped with tatar sauce, mozzarella, fish nuggets, french fries, coleslaw. If this (un)holy creation appeals to you, it’s available Fridays during Lent. [The Badger Herald]

Wisconsin Has New Political Maps. Now What?

Several years and many lawsuits later, Wisconsin has new political maps in place. This November, many voters in the Madison area will see new names on our ballots. The Madison area saw some of the biggest changes anywhere in the state. And this shake-up could tip the balance of power in Wisconsin.