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"As health care workers – we are prepared to be good educators:" With respiratory viruses on the rise, some area hospitals are bringing back mask requirements
Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 20, 2023:
- We hear why mask requirements are making a comeback at some area hospitals,
- Learn...
"It passed by a very, very wide margin:" Union employees at TruStage have ratified their new contract - after nearly two years of negotiations with the company
Here's your local news for Tuesday, December 19, 2023:
- We get the details as the city of Monona prepares to join Madison Metro's bus service,
- Take...
“Basically, it’s a big once-over:" In order to keep up with mandated safety inspections, a number of routes in Madison's bus system are experiencing delays or outright cancellations
Here's your local news for Monday, December 18, 2023:
- We get the details on Metro Transit's bus route delays and cancellations,
- Share...
"It's an imperfect deal:" In yesterday's revote, the UW System's Board of Regents approved a controversial deal with state Republicans - in exchange for $800 M in funding
Here's your local news for Thursday, December 14, 2023:
- We get the details on the controversial deal the UW System's Board of Regents approved...
"The law should now be extended to all married couples:" Today, members of the state's LGBTQ+ Caucus reintroduced two marriage equality bills
Here's your local news for Wednesday, December 13, 2023:
- We share an update on the controversial deal between UW System regents and the state...
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