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March 14, 2025

City Clerk Mishaps, UW Faces Investigation, and St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

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City Clerk Mishaps, UW Faces Investigation, and St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

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It’s been a rough week for the City Clerk’s office. With investigations underway and its leader put on leave, City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin outlines the events that got us here. Speaking of investigations, executive producer Hayley Sperling gives the latest on a federal inquiry into alleged antisemitism at UW-Madison and other universities across the country. But it’s not all bad news this week — our snowplows have names! Plus, newsletter editor Rob Thomas has the details on all the St. Paddy’s Day fun happening this weekend in Madison. Sláinte!

Mentioned on the show:

Witzel-Behl placed on leave three weeks before spring election [Isthmus]

UW-Madison update on Title VI complaint [UW-Madison]

Federal Funding Cuts Could Be “Disastrous” for UW [ 🎧 City Cast Madison]

Announcing the 2025 Plow Names! [City of Madison]

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