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Newspaper PublishingWisconsin, United States51-200 Employees
The Capital Times is a Madison, Wisconsin-based newspaper publishing organization that operates as a news outlet and source of progressive commentary, publishing daily online content and a print edition each Wednesday. The company supports its newsroom through a reader membership model and offers a range of newsletter options, reflecting a focus on independent journalism supported by its audience. Founded in 1917, The Cap Times began as an afternoon daily and transitioned away from a daily print schedule in 2008, shifting to a primarily internet-based news operation while continuing to publish periodic free print supplements. Historically positioned as Wisconsin’s progressive newspaper, the organization serves readers seeking in-depth local reporting and opinion aligned with its stated editorial stance. Based in Madison, it operates within the newspaper publishing industry and maintains a regional footprint through online and print distributions, with recent activity noted in leadership changes and staff awards within the local journalism landscape.