By Paul Snyder As badly as Madison-area labor unions need the work the redevelopment of the Edgewater Hotel would provide, at least one will retract its support without a project labor agreement. “They said they were going to sign a ...

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By Paul Snyder Citing strong city support, Brookfield-based Hammes Co. on Wednesday requested the Madison Common Council appeal the Landmarks Commission’s decision on redeveloping the Edgewater Hotel. The Common Council will debate and vote on the issue at its meeting ...

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By Paul Snyder Madison leaders agree a rooftop garden on the new central library project is a fine concept unless it raises the project cost or delays planning. “If it becomes a price tag issue in this climate, I think ...

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By Paul Snyder [email protected] Madison Common Council members on Thursday added 13 amendments to the city’s capital budget, aimed at decreasing some of the city’s spending next year. Amendments include another attempt to knock out the $16 million in tax ...

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By Sean Ryan The Madison Common Council will take a second look at the Edgewater Hotel project beginning at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Alderman Michael Schumacher requested the council take a second look at overturning the city Landmarks Commission decision ...

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