MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Dane County Board of Supervisors has approved a compromise version of its 2026 operating budget, known as Sub 1, following weeks of debate over how to close a $31 million shortfall while maintaining funding for key community programs.

The substitute amendment restores part of the 4% cuts originally proposed in the county executive’s budget, directing unspent funds back into human-services agencies and shelter operations that serve vulnerable residents. The move was supported by community organizations, including MOSES and JustDane, which rallied before Wednesday night’s meeting at the City-County Building.

We are supporting the compromise amendment that will use money that’s probably not going to be spent next year to support some important initiatives,” said P

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