🌱 UW System Tuition Reciprocity Bill + Pop-Up Vax Clinic

Happy Monday, people of Madison! Here's everything worth knowing around Madison today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 43 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories in Madison today:

1. A bipartisan bill introduced in the state Assembly would give the University of Wisconsin System authority over tuition reciprocity. The legislation would also let UW campuses keep additional revenue from students paying Minnesota tuition rates, revenue that is currently deposited into Wisconsin's state budget. (WGBA-TV)
2. The Madison Children's Museum is hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic from 1:00-7:00 p.m. on site where children between the ages of 5 and 11 can get their shots and then enjoy playtime at the museum. Parents are also welcome to get their first dose, second dose, or booster shot. (WKOW)
3. Nearly 50 children in the Madison Metropolitan School District will receive a new mattress to sleep on this holiday season. The donation to 47 students is part of a University Hill Farms neighborhood effort, 40 Winks and Home for the Holidays. (WMTV - NBC15)
4. A man allegedly threatened to shoot a Madison cashier on Friday evening and then stole money from the west side store, according to an incident report. The Madison Police Department states the suspect walked into a Walgreens around 7:20 p.m. on the 7800 block of Mineral Point Road and began making a few laps inside before demanding money from the register. (WMTV - NBC15)

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Today in Madison:

• Brush Pick-Up Week - Village of Waunakee Community Events (All Day)
• SVA Nonprofit Business Briefing: Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: How to Protect Your Data (12:00 PM)
• Mindful Moments: a Drop-In Meditation Group (12:30 PM)
• Regular BOE meeting - Madison Metropolitan SD (6:00 PM)

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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.