💸 Collective bargaining is back, baby!

🚨 Is Act 10 Dead?

• On Monday Dane County Judge Jacob Frost struck down key portions of Act 10, which stripped public employees of their collective bargaining rights and led to higher costs for health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Frost ruled the law unconstitutional since it allowed certain public safety workers exemption from the law’s limits while others with similar jobs and responsibilities were not afforded such protections.
• When the landmark law was first implemented in 2011, it sparked weeks of protests at the Wisconsin State Capitol building. Republicans in the Legislature are already making plans to appeal the decision. [Wisconsin Examiner]

❤️‍🩹 Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge Dies at 81

• David Prosser Jr., who died Sunday, served on the Wisconsin Supreme Court for 18 years.
• After his paper-thin margin win in 2011, he served just half his term, stepping down to let former Gov. Scott Walker appoint ultra-conservative Daniel Kelly as his successor.
• His legacy is tainted by controversy when in 2011 he placed his hands on justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s neck, calling it “incidental.” Although the Judicial Commission recommended judiciary action, nothing happened. [Isthmus]

⚖️ Why City Council Is Voting To Censure One of Its Own

• Since March of this year, multiple women have come forward with allegations against District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze that range from harassment to domestic abuse. Myadze denied these allegations and an investigation recently found he was not in violation of any city ordinance.
• District 2 Ald. Juliana Bennett has since identified herself as one of the anonymous complainants in the investigation and shares her side of the story with City Cast Madison podcast host Biana Martin. [🎧 City Cast Madison]

⬆️ Last Week’s Photo

This neon sign is found in the window of Mystery To Me Books on Monroe Street.

This week's winner is a twofer! Shout out to Ellis B. and Wait N. who were both the first to answer correctly and submitted their responses at the exact same time — down to the second!

⬇️ This Week’s Photo

Do you know where this sign is located? A few clues:

• This sign may be at the heart of the east side but inside you'll find Tex-Mex flavors.
• This spot opened in 2006.
• Yes, this palatial eatery is in fact named after a real person.