Wisconsin Charges Trump Allies, Pricier Parking, & School Drama
The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Podcast host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling break down the complicated legal case brought against Trump allies’ fake elector scheme.
Plus: why will it cost more to use Madison’s parking garages during special events, and a father in Baraboo charged with disorderly conduct after he charged the school’s Black superintendent.
Mentioned on the show:
Vote for us for ‘Best of’ Madison! [Madison Magazine]
Key Trump allies charged in Wisconsin over fake elector scheme [The Cap Times]
Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case [A.P.]
Wisconsin fake elector settlement offers new details on the strategy by Trump lawyers [A.P.]
Madison to nearly double special event parking in big-venue garages [The Cap Times]
Superintendent Files Restraining Order Against Dad Who Stormed Stage at Graduation [Time Magazine]
Southside Elementary staff say principals have created a toxic school [The Cap Times]
Southside Elementary families demand principals be fired in complaint [The Cap Times]
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