🌱 Up North Boutique + Recycling Company Ordered To Pay $90K

Happy Wednesday, people of Madison! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 29 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories in Madison today:

1. Up North Boutique, a shop in Madison, is showing its appreciation for health care workers by handing out free holiday wreaths. started to give out locally-sourced, handmade wreaths to health care workers Tuesday. The shop opened in the middle of the pandemic. Co-owner Nicole Howarth explained that they wanted to do something special for health care workers who have welcomed them and protected them amid the pandemic. (WMTV - NBC15)
2. A lamp recycling company has been ordered to pay $90,000 in penalties for allegedly violating the state's hazardous waste laws. According to Attorney General Josh Kaul's office, the company, Recycling Compliance Specialists, which operated as Midwest Lamp Recycling, conducted lamp crushing operations at a facility in Dane County. (WMSN Fox 47 Madison)
3. On Tuesday, Wisconsin lawmakers approved 2% pay raises for all state employees except the Milwaukee County district attorney. The bipartisan Joint Committee of Employment Relations voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the pay plan. But whoever is the Milwaukee County district attorney after the 2024 election will not get the pay raise that all other district attorneys will receive. (WMTV - NBC15)

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Today in Madison:

• Cookie Cutter Painting - Fitchburg Public Library Kids Events (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• 2021 is almost over, but the impact of this year's state Supreme Court victories will last for years. Clean Wisconsin staff attorney Evan Feinauer takes a deep dive into both cases and the work that lies ahead. (Facebook)
• YWCA Madison is sending their appreciation for the support everyone gave to YWeb Career Academy and wants to invite you to be part of this important event. After 16 weeks of intensive training in web development and employability skills, students will be sharing some of the skills they gained in the program. (Facebook)
• Looking to make an impact this holiday season? The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters encourage you to become a sustaining donor of Wisconsin Academy! Monthly contributions support their work connecting Wisconsin people with the science, arts, and literary ideas. (Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.