For some context, the amount the Trump admin is reportedly asking UCLA for is higher than most R1s spend on R&D annually. You have to go to around the top 35 spending schools to see a higher amount. (source: NSF stats for 2023)

Despite bipartisan support, @govevers has vetoed a bill that would have allowed drivers for delivery and rideshare companies such as DoorDash, Uber and Instacart to be eligible for incentives and benefits. Evers vetoed the bill Friday.

Fun story for your Friday: Troy Farms’ Pizza Nights have returned after a six year hiatus, serving pizzas (and salads) made mostly from ingredients produced on the farm. On Thursdays until mid-September (when ideal tomato season ends). madison.com/life-entertain…

Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to return as the lead photographer for Badger Boys State. Below are photos from this year's session, showcasing events from political rallies and campaign speeches to engagements with real-world political leaders like Governor Tony Evers.

What’s happening with federal funding for libraries? Linda Falkenstein via Isthmus isthmus.com/arts/arts-beat…

"I had this Excel spreadsheet of 32 [potential] places...it was exhausting." Madison rents went up 47% over the last five years, according to a recent report. But, in a promising sign for renters, vacancy rates are increasing and rent growth is slowing. isthmus.com/news/news/madi…

Silver lining: We are starting to see prices decrease outside of the Isthmus and vacancies rise to a healthier percentage. Tons of units are coming online.

Isthmus staff writer Liam Beran joins Faye Parks to outline the promising signs and ongoing challenges in Madison’s housing market. wortfm.org/rent-increases…

🏡Thanks WORT News and Faye Parks for having me on yesterday to talk about this story and some broader housing dynamics in Madison. Listen below! wortfm.org/rent-increases…

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, are donating $2 billion to Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute—the largest known single gift to a U.S. university, coming at a time when colleges’ public funding is under siege on.wsj.com/47tIiOE

After a car crashed into Mother Fool's Coffeehouse — for the third time — Madison's transportation commission is urging a test run of removing rush hour traffic lanes from Willy Street. read some more Madison transportation news below via Isthmus isthmus.com/news/news/tran…

Wisconsin judge raises bail, orders ICE to return undocumented homicide suspect to Dane County jsonline.com/story/news/cri… via ⁦Eva Wen⁩ and me

h/t Ricardo🇨🇺 🇵🇷Torres Ⓜ️: Wisconsin's new CFIS is live, and it's beautiful: campaignfinance.wi.gov Plus, Anna Kleiber wrote all about the changes: jsonline.com/story/news/pol…

Epic Systems employees in 2006 & 2022.

NEW: MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius wants Wis. Legislature to create a separate bonding authority for capital projects (vs. referendum) This comes after more than 20 MPS schools were damaged during flooding and the district battles lead issues.  wpr.org/news/more-than…