🌱 Cat Declawing Banned In City + Madison Unemployment Down

Madison WI

08 December, 2021

10:12 PM

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Hey Madison: As you may know, Amazon Web Services experienced an outage on Tuesday that affected the Madison Daily. Some of you might have received a late newsletter on Wednesday, or no newsletter at all. Please know this was unfortunately beyond our control, but know that we are fully back in business! -Sean Peek First, today's weather: A wintry mix, up to 1". High: 37 Low: 28. Here are the top stories in Madison today: The Madison Common Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban declawing cats within the city. The ordinance, introduced in September, drew support from a number of groups, including the Madison Cat Project and the Humane Society of the United States. (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)The Madison-area unemployment rate is continuing to improve, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The Dane County unemployment rate was 1.8 percent in October, down from 2 percent in September. That reflected some improvement from October 2020, when the unemployment rate stood at 3.5 percent. (Madison Patch)Members of the Madison Common Council introduced a resolution Tuesday night that would authorize a body-worn camera pilot program for one year for officers in the North District. (WKOW) The city of Madison plans to remove a large stranded boat from Lake Mendota before ice settles for the season. (Madison.com) Today's Madison Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Madison: Community and Economic Development Authority (7:00 AM) Board of Directors meeting - Verona Area Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM) Commission on Aging Well - City of Fitchburg Meetings (8:30 AM) FAMILY: Morning Play Date (English and Spanish Speaking Families Welcome!) (10:30 AM) Daytime Book Discussion of 'The Husband's Secret' by Liane Moriarty (12:00 PM) Writing Workshop: Navigating Holiday Stress (1:00 PM) FT (VANS) Food & Public Opinion @ Willy St Coop East (1:25 PM) Business Social Hour: Holiday Inn & Suites (4:00 PM) FAMILY: Winter Party - Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM) Create Waunakee Committee - Village of Wauanakee Meetings (6:00 PM) Advanced Learning Advisory Committee Meeting (6:00 PM) Transportation and Transit Commission (6:30 PM) WWDDVS EMS Commission - Village of Wauanakee Meetings (7:00 PM) Loving the Madison Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon. — 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.