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Location of Obama visit disclosed

President Barack Obama will speak at Wright Middle School in Madison Wednesday, the White House confirmed Friday.

Legislature drops liquor tax increase

The state Legislature dropped a $0.50 per liter liquor tax increase from a bill that boosts drunken driving penalties Thursday. The tax was originally proposed to fund part of the bill.

State arrests 34 immigrants

The Wisconsin Department of Justice announced Wednesday it arrested 34 undocumented immigrants throughout the state last week as a part of a two-week operation.

Alcohol License Density Plan called into question

The Alcohol License Density Plan could see several changes, or a possible repeal in the near future, according to a sub-committee of the Alcohol License Review Committee that met Thursday.

Doyle shows support for new candidate

The race for the governorship is still in flux for the Democrats, evidenced by Gov. Jim Doyle's recent praise of a relatively unknown potential candidate Thursday.

New law requires health insurance for young adults

A new law will go into effect in January 2010 that requires all young adults up to age 27 to receive coverage from their parents' health insurance policy, Gov. Jim Doyle announced Thursday.

Obama to address education at Madison visit

President Obama will have the opportunity to discuss federal stimulus incentives such as the ""Race to the Top"" education program during his visit to Madison next week, Gov. Jim Doyle said Thursday.

Glover pleads guilty to burglarizing dorm

Former UW-Madison basketball player Jeremy Glover pleaded guilty Thursday to burglarizing a Sellery Hall dorm room in early September, according to the Dane County Circuit Court.

Restaurant aid needed for wait staff during these lean times

In these tough economic times ,the hospitality industry and its employees are suffering. As consumers revisit home cooking and grocery shopping in an effort to cut food costs (and improve eating habits), both the restaurant business and the salary of its employees, which depends on patron numbers, have decreased.

Committee considers stricter late-night vending regulations

Late-night vendors on Broom and Johnson Street may be moved to Library Mall because of complaints from residents in the area, members of the Vending Oversight Committee said at their meeting Wednesday.

ASM supports student voting member on ALRC

Associated Students of Madison unanimously voted to officially endorse a Common Council amendment that would make a permanent position for a student representative on the Alcohol License Review Committee.

10/30/2009 - Washington and the Bear

Key to progress lies in the Golden Rule

In the United States, an overwhelming majority of Americans identify with both religious and political beliefs. In every major religion of the world, people are called to love one another as themselves. That being the case, why isn't this fundamental idea inherent in our politics as well?

UW student dies in motor accident

Craig Houston, a UW-Madison student, was killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday Oct. 24 near Oshkosh, Wis.

10/30/2009 - Charlie and Boomer

Edgewater developer revamps design plans

After enduring several months of criticism, the company behind the Edgewater redevelopment has gone back to the drawing board.

Obama coming to Madison to speak next week

President Barack Obama will visit Madison Nov. 4, according to a statement released by the White House Tuesday.

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'Muffin man' robs teenager

A 17-year-old boy was robbed along West Johnson Street early Tuesday morning while he was waiting for the bus, according to a police report.

ASM committee discusses ALRC student member, Downtown Plan

Members of ASM's Legislative Affairs Committee met Tuesday night to discuss plans for Madison's downtown area and the recent debate over whether the Alcohol License Review Committee should have a student voting member.