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Economist: Eliminating Wisconsin’s minimum markup law would have more 'beneficial cost implications' than gas tax holiday

By Zachary Richter | Apr 12, 2022

Eliminating Wisconsin’s minimum markup law, a nearly century-old law mandating a minimum profit margin for gasoline and some other retailers, would put more money in consumers’ pockets than either a state or federal gasoline tax holiday, according to economist Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow of business and economics at the Pacific Research Institute.

Harmony Bar and Grill owner: 'We've been doing the right thing and now the right thing is to get back into business'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 20, 2022

Madison restaurant owners are pleased as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted throughout Dane County.

'We must keep our schools open': Steil cosponsors Open Schools Act

By Zachary Richter | Jan 26, 2022

Rep. Bryan Steil is cosponsoring the Open Schools Act with Rep. Rodney Davis.

'One of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of my life': Kaukauna-based majority leader Steineke will not seek reelection

By Zachary Richter | Jan 25, 2022

After spending about 12 years in office, Rep. Jim Steineke has announced that he won't be seeking reelection this fall.

Badgers travel for Las Vegas Bowl

By Zachary Richter | Dec 30, 2021

The Badgers are ready to face Arizona State at the Las Vegas Bowl, and the team hit the road officially on Dec. 31.

'Congrats': UW Badgers women's volleyball team returns home as NCAA champions

By Zachary Richter | Dec 24, 2021

With a celebration at UW Field House, the City of Madison welcomed back the Badgers women's volleyball team as national champions.

'A critical next step': New electric bus will run between Madison, Sun Prairie under new agreement

By Zachary Richter | Dec 18, 2021

After the new agreement between the Cities of Sun Prairie and Madison, new electric buses will run on this route.

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UW-Madison alum and fashion icon Virgil Abloh dies at age 41

By Zachary Richter | Dec 1, 2021

UW-Madison alum and fashion icon Virgil Abloh has passed away after a battle with a rare form of cancer.

'All are welcome': Rhodes-Conway invites residents to celebrate Hmoob Kaj Siab Noj Tsiab

By Zachary Richter | Nov 17, 2021

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway invites Madison residents to participate in the Hmong celebration of Hmoob Kaj Siab Noj Tsiab.

'Send the right person to the right call': Madison CARES has responded to 37 emergency calls so far

By Zachary Richter | Oct 21, 2021

CARES or Community Alternative Response for Emergency Services is a special program in Madison that was implemented on Sept. 1 and has until now attended to 37 emergency calls, receiving approximately three 911 calls each day.

'Best place to live in America': Rhodes-Conway celebrates Madison's No. 1 Livability ranking

By Zachary Richter | Oct 20, 2021

The Livability rankings have been declared, and Madison has climbed to the top as the best place to live in America.

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'It's a great day for hockey in Madison': University of Wisconsin's Badgers start off the season with a win

By Zachary Richter | Oct 14, 2021

During the match on Oct. 10, the University of Wisconsin's Badgers shut out St. Cloud State.

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Stubbs: Crisis Triage Center in the Madison area 'will connect those in need with resources'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 5, 2021

The criminal justice system has restrictive settings, which often leads to mental and behavioral health challenges in some, and several crisis centers are now being built across the country to help such people.

City of Madison cancels Halloween Freakfest celebration for the second year in a row as cases 'still on the rise'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 24, 2021

Freakfest is the historically famous Halloween celebration for the City of Madison, and it is celebrated on the Saturday closest to Halloween. But the event has been canceled this year, too, just like the last time owing to the current public health scenario.

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