# Williamson Street Businesses Left Behind | Madison News

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Podcast: [Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991)
Published: 2026-09-10T07:38:51+00:00
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Williamson Street businesses are still reeling weeks after a two-week encampment forced closures, with some reporting losses in the tens of thousands — but a city-backed relief program offering up to $75,000 per business was voted down by just two short votes. Fearing backlash or further harm, many owners stay silent as they struggle to recover, while one State Street veteran warns that unplanned disruptions like this are far more damaging than planned construction — and the city should have prevented it. The alder who championed the aid insists it was about real public good, not precedent — but without funding, those lifelines won’t be extended. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0ab212b4afd08656

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