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A phone conman calling himself “Commander Hook from the Dane County Sheriff’s Department” scammed a Madison woman out of $1,500 Sunday.
CITY NEWS

Phone conman scams Madison woman, ‘boasts’ to MPD

A warrant is still out for a conman who calls himself “Commander Hook from the Dane County Sheriff’s Department Montello Unit,” Madison police said in a Monday incident report. The suspect scammed a 69-year-old woman out of more than $1000 in a phone call Sunday, according to Madison Police Department Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain.


“Wisconsin Works for Everyone” seeks to reduce barriers to work while ensuring “able-bodied” people receiving government assistance are working.
STATE NEWS

Walker proposes requiring welfare recipients to work 80 hours per month

Gov. Scott Walker announced a welfare reform initiative Monday that aims to increase investment in skills training for the unemployed while also requiring “able-bodied” people receiving government assistance to work at least 80 hours per month. The plan, titled “Wisconsin Works for Everyone,” is part of Walker’s upcoming budget proposal, and builds on welfare reform initiatives originally signed into law by former Gov.


An area convenience store surveillance camera captured photographs of a suspect thought to be involved in a downtown Madison theft incident.
CITY NEWS

Madison police seek suspect in downtown theft incident

Madison Police Department is looking to identify a suspect thought to be involved in a January theft incident in downtown Madison. The suspect, believed to have taken cash, electronics and other items from a North Lake Street apartment, is described by Madison police as a black male around 6-feet tall and between 22 and 25 years old.


People of all identities from various countries marched passed the United States Capitol building holding signs that supported organizations such as Planned Parenthood and criticized newly inaugurated President Donald Trump at the Women’s March on Washington Saturday.
CAMPUS NEWS

UW students unite with thousands in D.C. solidarity march

United States citizens and individuals from other countries, young children and elderly folks, various genders and all races were present at the Women’s March on Washington Saturday. Attendees showed support for women’s rights—which speakers said are merely human rights—and spoke out against controversial statements made by President Donald Trump.


Madison police may close roads near State Street for Women’s March on Madison event Saturday.
CITY NEWS

State Street-area roads may close Saturday for women’s march

Streets around the Madison Capitol and intersecting with State Street may be closed by Madison police Saturday for an organized march where a large crowd is expected, according to city officials. The parade, Women’s March on Madison, is scheduled to march down State Street from noon until 3 p.m.


Mayor Paul Soglin said he agreed with those “speaking out and taking action" to remove monuments dedicated to the Confederacy.
CITY NEWS

Soglin: Republicans should reach across aisle under Trump

When the Trump administration officially takes office Friday, Republican legislatures should reciprocate calls on Democrats for national unity, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin said at a Thursday press conference. Soglin said if Republicans—especially those who didn’t treat President Obama fairly during his eight years in office—are calling for unity under Trump; they also have to be open to working across the aisle. “There has to be reciprocity and consultation in consideration for the people in this country who do the work and not just for the rich and the influential,” Soglin said.


Daily Cardinal
NEWS

ASM removes proposed legal services from budget

Since UW-Madison is currently the only Big Ten institution that does not offer a form of legal help to its students, the Student Services Finance Committee added $50,000 to the budget at the end of last semester intended to fund Student Legal Services.



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