# Goodman Foundation Runs Dry, Fitchburg Looks for Flock Alternatives, and Will UW Freeze Tuition?

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Published: 2026-08-21T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

After donating $67 million to causes across Madison over the last 15 years, the Goodman Foundation is dissolving at the end of the month. The charitable organization provided funding for community resources like the Goodman Community Center and Goodman Pool. Meanwhile, Fitchburg Police Department ditched the controversial Flock surveillance company only to now be searching for alternatives. And Universities of Wisconsin leaders are looking for the state’s help in implementing a tuition freeze. Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and newsletter editor Rob Thomas discuss these news stories and exclusively for Neighbors, we talk about the fake election poll that was framed as a “social experiment.” 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter.  🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 21st episode: Bike The Barns

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