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July 07, 2020
Chancellor Blank condemns ICE policy threatening to deport international students in online-only programs.

While UW Madison’s plan for hybrid instruction should qualify its international students to remain in the U.S., Blank issued a statement against the new policy. Photo: Richard Hurd Author: Sam Buisman UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank urges ICE to scrap a …

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July 07, 2020
Dane County to require indoor mask-wearing starting Monday.

As COVID-19 spreads through Dane County, Public Health Madison and Dane County orders mask wearing in buildings with people outside one’s household. Photo: goodfreephotos, licensed under creative commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Dane County will require everyone ages …

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July 06, 2020
Evers approves UW System rule change to sexual assault policies previously vetoed over concern for survivors.

The proposed changes bring the UW’s Title IX policies regarding sexual assault into compliance with new federal regulations, which critics fear disempower survivors. Photo: Jeff Miller, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Governor Tony Evers waives through a UW …

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July 06, 2020
COVID-19 keeps Farmers’ Market off of Capitol Square for rest of season.

The Farmers’ Market will continue to operate as a drive-through at the Alliant Energy Center until the end of its season in November. Photo: Dane County Farmers’ Market. Author: Sam Buisman The Dane County Farmers’ Market will remain at Alliant …

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July 05, 2020
Conservative Madisonians launch recall campaign against Mayor Rhodes-Conway.

Aggrieved by her handling of COVID-19 and recent protests, right-leaning Madisonians launched a social-media-based campaign to petition for Rhodes-Conway’s recall. Photo: Facebook screenshot. Author: Sam Buisman Right-wing Madisonians launch a recall effort against Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.  Last weekend, Madisonian and …

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July 01, 2020
Bipartisan group of Assemblymembers draft bill rasing damaging historical property to felony charge.

A team of a Democratic and Republican lawmakers authored the bill in response to recent destructive protests. Photo: Carla Christenson Author: Sam Buisman A bipartisan pair of Wisconsin lawmakers prepare a bill that would make damaging historical property in Wisconsin …

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July 01, 2020
Dane County further walks back re-opening as COVID-19 cases spike.

In reaction to the weekend’s rise in COVID-19 cases, health officials are further limiting private gatherings, bars and dining in Dane County. Photo: Wallpaperflare.com, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County continues to walk back its re-opening as …

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June 30, 2020
Wisconsin DOJ opens investigation into officer-involved death in Monona.

The Monona PD requested the DOJ’s involvement in investigating a recovered body that may be related to an earlier car crash. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman The Wisconsin Department of Justice opens an investigation into an officer-involved death in …

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June 30, 2020
Reward for information on hate crime where Black woman lit on fire raised to $10,000.

Author: Sam Buisman Madison police are now offering a $10,000 reward for tips on a hate crime last Wednesday where a Black woman was lit on fire. According to the Madison Police …

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June 29, 2020
Madison Metropolitan School District board votes to remove police from Madison schools.

Over an online meeting, the board voted unanimously to end its contract with the MPD funding four SROs. Photo: Screenshot from the Madison Board of Education YouTube page. Author: Sam Buisman The Madison Metropolitan School District board terminates its contract …

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June 29, 2020
Supreme Court reaffirms protections for abortion-seekers in 5-4 decision.

Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court’s liberals to form a majority, on the basis of upholding precedent. Photo: Joe Ravi, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman The Supreme Court delivered a victory to pro-choice activists on Monday …

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June 28, 2020
Dane County adds 99 new COVID-19 cases in single day as officials rollback re-opening.

Cases in Dane County shot up to 1,650 on Saturday as the county retracts some of its re-opening permissions. Graphic: Public Heath Madions and Dane County, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County adds almost 100 new COVID-19 cases in …

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