AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Madison Wisconsin. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:08:40 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/madison-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-madison-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/madison-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-madison-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Madison, WI - On November 20, 2009, Governor Jim Doyle announced the availability of outreach and education funds from the Energy Efficiency and... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-grant-for-energy-outreach-and-education-235893 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-grant-for-energy-outreach-and-education-235893 Government and Politics Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Madison – On November 17, Governor Jim Doyle announced the appointment of David Dokkestul as the Sawyer County Coroner. Dokkestul will fill the... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-appoints-david-dokkestul-as-sawyer-county-coroner-234831 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-appoints-david-dokkestul-as-sawyer-county-coroner-234831 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tel Aviv, Israel – On November 17, Governor Jim Doyle signed a bilateral collaborative trade agreement between Israel and Wisconsin on research and... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-signs-collaborative-agreement-with-israel-234872 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-signs-collaborative-agreement-with-israel-234872 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Monona Chamber of Commerce Together We Can Holiday Food Drive provides complete, ready to cook, holiday meals to needy families. For every $26... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/holiday-food-drive-231642 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/holiday-food-drive-231642 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Tours Begin December 9th and Continue through December 19th Madison – On November 16, Governor Jim Doyle and First Lady Jessica Doyle announced... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-and-first-lady-doyle-announce-schedule-for-public-holiday-tours-at-the-executive-residence-234527 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-and-first-lady-doyle-announce-schedule-for-public-holiday-tours-at-the-executive-residence-234527 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Madison – On November 16, Governor Jim Doyle announced a significant decrease in tobacco sales to Wisconsin minors. The state’s 2009 Synar sales... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-significant-decrease-in-tobacco-sales-to-wisconsin-minors-234546 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-significant-decrease-in-tobacco-sales-to-wisconsin-minors-234546 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Will Focus on Growing Wisconsin’s Water Technology Industries Madison – Governor Jim Doyle is leading a delegation of Wisconsin business and... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-leads-trade-mission-to-israel-234547 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-leads-trade-mission-to-israel-234547 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 MADISON – On November 13,2009, Governor Jim Doyle  vetoed Assembly Bill 138 because Wisconsin’s people and natural resources are best served... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-vetoes-ab-138-234357 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-vetoes-ab-138-234357 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Madison – On November 12, Governor Jim Doyle signed into law 14 bills at the State Capitol in Madison. The Governor signed Senate Bills 38, 132,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-signs-14-bills-into-law-233889 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-signs-14-bills-into-law-233889 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Department of Administration Secretary Michael Morgan Statement Regarding Validity of Pew Center on States Report. MADISON,WI---Wisconsin Department... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/department-of-administration-secretary-michael-morgan-statement-regarding-validity-of-233408 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/department-of-administration-secretary-michael-morgan-statement-regarding-validity-of-233408 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 See the carnivorous plants living in the Bolz Conservatory up close! Learn how carnivorous plants attract and eat live insects. This walk-through... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/beasts-in-the-conservatory-carnivorous-plants-229199 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/beasts-in-the-conservatory-carnivorous-plants-229199 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 "Combining the real with the imaginary, it is my intention to create imagery which fascinates, uplifts, and heightens the senses," says... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/exhibition-naturescapes-paintings-and-drawings-by-tamlyn-akins-229195 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/exhibition-naturescapes-paintings-and-drawings-by-tamlyn-akins-229195 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 The Chazen will exhibit the twisting, jumbled topography of artist Nicola López. One might be tempted to call her a landscape artist, but not in any... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/exhibition-nicola-lopez-urban-transformations-229177 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/exhibition-nicola-lopez-urban-transformations-229177 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Nearly 30 large-format color portrait photographs will be on view at the Chazen Museum of Art in the exhibition Back in the World: Portraits of... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/exhibition-back-in-the-world-portraits-of-wisconsin-vietnam-veterans-229181 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/exhibition-back-in-the-world-portraits-of-wisconsin-vietnam-veterans-229181 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Better Positions Wisconsin to Compete for Federal Race to the Top Funds MADISON - On November 9, 2009 , Governor Jim Doyle signed into law Senate... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-signs-into-law-first-steps-toward-major-education-reform-232682 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-signs-into-law-first-steps-toward-major-education-reform-232682 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 State Awarded $1.7 Million in Grants under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. MADISON,WI---Governor Jim Doyle announced November 6, 2009... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-broadband-improvements-232430 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-broadband-improvements-232430 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Madison – Governor Jim Doyle announced On November 5, 2009  that he is appointing Jessica Erickson his Communications Director, effective... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-appoints-jessica-erickson-communications-director-231804 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-appoints-jessica-erickson-communications-director-231804 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 MADISON – On November 3, 2009, Governor Jim Doyle announced a $553,000 federal grant to provide employment and training assistance to members of... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-553-000-to-help-meet-employment-needs-of-veterans-231124 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-553-000-to-help-meet-employment-needs-of-veterans-231124 Government and Politics Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 MADISON,WI---Governor Jim Doyle November 3, 2009 made the following statement regarding President Obama’s Wednesday visit to Madison. “It is an... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/statement-of-governor-doyle-regarding-president-obama-s-upcoming-visit-to-madison-231196 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/statement-of-governor-doyle-regarding-president-obama-s-upcoming-visit-to-madison-231196 Government and Politics Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Manufacturer Producing Countertop with Sustainable Material Achieves BioPreferred Designation with USDA Purchasing Program Madison, Wisconsin –... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/manufacturer-producing-countertop-with-sustainable-material-achieves-biopreferred-230839 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/manufacturer-producing-countertop-with-sustainable-material-achieves-biopreferred-230839 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 WCDLF, Seven Other Entities to Generate Thousands of Jobs for Wisconsin Businesses Governor Jim Doyle announced today that eight Wisconsin-based... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/wisconsin-companies-receive-420-million-in-federal-new-markets-tax-credits-230253 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/wisconsin-companies-receive-420-million-in-federal-new-markets-tax-credits-230253 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Madison – On October 29, Governor Jim Doyle signed into law Senate Bill 369 at the State Capitol in Madison.   Senate Bill 369 makes... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-signs-bill-into-law-229920 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-signs-bill-into-law-229920 Government and Politics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 More than 50,000 Students on Path to College through the Wisconsin Covenant MADISON - On October 30, 2009, Governor Jim Doyle announced that each... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-grants-for-wisconsin-covenant-scholars-230085 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/madison/news/governor-doyle-announces-grants-for-wisconsin-covenant-scholars-230085 Government and Politics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500