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Madison's Independent Police Monitor Office Faces Budget Scrutiny and Controversies Amidst Calls for Accountability

Madison's Independent Police Monitor Office Faces Budget Scrutiny and Controversies Amidst Calls for Accountability

Madison, Wisconsin's Office of the Independent Police Monitor (OIPM), established in 2020 to provide civilian oversight of the Madison Police Department, is currently facing significant controversies and budget challenges. The office, unique in Wisconsin for its independent powers, has been under heightened scrutiny following a fatal police shooting on July 22, which involved officer Kiel Baitinger-Peterson shooting Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black resident. Interim Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass has launched her own investigation into the shooting, while also being involved in a physical altercation with police during protests and making controversial statements. The OIPM's operations have been criticized by city officials, including the city attorney, finance director, and human resources director, for allegedly flouting city procedures, failing to meet budget deadlines, and not following contracting rules. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has expressed concerns about Glass's conduct, particularly her statement...
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Which Starbucks locations closed? See list

Which Starbucks locations closed? See list

While most locations are thriving under the chain's Back to Starbucks strategy, some are underperforming.
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Should Luke Fickell still be on hot seat despite key win?

Should Luke Fickell still be on hot seat despite key win?

Wisconsin’s head coach secured a major win this past week. Has that absolved him from the hot seat?
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When is Sweetest Day 2026? What is it? All about the Ohio holiday ❤️

When is Sweetest Day 2026? What is it? All about the Ohio holiday ❤️

Sweetest Day, a time to celebrate the loved ones in your life with a card or candy, is right around the corner. Here's what you should know.
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Representative Glenn Grothman Reintroduces Cancer Drug Parity Act to Address Oral Chemotherapy Costs

Representative Glenn Grothman Reintroduces Cancer Drug Parity Act to Address Oral Chemotherapy Costs

Representative Glenn Grothman (R, Wisconsin) has reintroduced the Cancer Drug Parity Act (H.R. 4101). This proposed legislation aims to amend the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to ensure that self-funded employer health plans provide no-less-favorable cost-sharing for oral anticancer drugs compared to intravenous (IV) anticancer drugs. The reintroduction follows a September 15 House Oversight subcommittee hearing where witnesses highlighted significant disparities in out-of-pocket costs for oral chemotherapy. Dr. Sheetal M. Kircher of Northwestern University presented research indicating that patients facing over $500 in out-of-pocket costs were four times more likely to abandon oral cancer treatment than those paying $100 or less. While 43 states and the District of Columbia have oral chemotherapy parity laws, these laws do not apply to self-funded employer plans, which fall under federal ERISA regulations, creating a gap in coverage equity.
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Arkansas gem hunter says he found what may be a $1 million diamond

Arkansas gem hunter says he found what may be a $1 million diamond

Thousands of gem enthusiasts visit the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, each year
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Immigration judge rules US can deport president of Wisconsin's largest mosque

Immigration judge rules US can deport president of Wisconsin's largest mosque

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A US immigration judge ruled the US government can deport Palestinian American Salah Sarsour, who is the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque and a US permanent resident, under a Cold War-era law.
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MSU DC Joe Rossi talks state of defense heading into Wisconsin

MSU DC Joe Rossi talks state of defense heading into Wisconsin

Michigan State's defensive coordinator Joe Rossi spoke about the state of his defense on Wednesday.
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New York lands in top ten for best budgeters

New York lands in top ten for best budgeters

New York ranks ninth in a new study on the best budgeting habits across the United States.
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One New York city ranks among America's top 5 best small cities

One New York city ranks among America's top 5 best small cities

A new study ranked more than 1,300 small U.S. cities, and one New York community landed in the top five and the top 1% nationwide.
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Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

President Trump continues to see more Americans think he is not doing the job in the White House. Entering October, 60% of the people disappove.
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Badgers beat top 10 team on road as star freshman wins award

Badgers beat top 10 team on road as star freshman wins award

Wisconsin is starting to heat up.