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In today's newsletter:

  • Were you near this west-side spa during Monday night’s robbery?
  • How would this student pronoun bill change Wisconsin schools?
  • Will 2026 finally make buying a home in Madison easier?

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📰 News we're reading

1. Madison police searching for suspect in spa robbery (nbc15.com) — Madison police are looking for a man who robbed a west-side spa on Mineral Point Road Monday evening, taking cash and an employee’s belongings after implying he had a weapon. Officers used a K9 and drone but haven’t made an arrest, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers.
   

2. Informing parents of student name, pronoun changes (spectrumnews1.com) — Lawmakers in Madison are weighing a bill that would require schools statewide to notify parents if a student asks to use a different name or pronouns, a move critics say harms transgender and nonbinary students. A Madison resident, Alison Selje, spent their 21st birthday testifying against the proposal, while supporters compared it to existing parental consent requirements for medications and field trips.
   

3. Housing experts predict more affordable options in 2026 (channel3000.com) — Housing experts in Madison say 2026 could finally bring some relief for would-be homebuyers, as both prices and mortgage rates show early signs of easing. While trends are based on national data, residents are urged to prepare now by tightening budgets, improving credit, and getting pre-approved so they can move quickly if local opportunities appear.
   

4. Wisconsin lawmakers debate sandhill crane hunt bill amid population and crop concerns (fox11online.com) — Lawmakers meeting in Madison are weighing a bill that would allow sandhill crane hunting in Wisconsin, drawing a packed committee room and strong opinions. Supporters argue a hunt could curb crop damage and manage a booming population, while opponents say research shows hunting won’t solve farmers’ problems or generate enough compensation funding.
   

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