Madison adopts age-21 sales and display rules for hemp-derived THC products The council approved a substitute ordinance setting age-21 for sales of hemp-derived THC products and imposing display and youth-protection buffer rules. The substitute passed 13–5 after debate and a failed alternate to remove display and quarter-mile buffer provisions.

Madison's Common Council just approved a landmark ordinance that raises the minimum age for hemp-derived THC sales to 21, aiming to protect youth from potential harm.

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Public Health Madison & Dane County proposes cost-to-continue 2026 budget; requests 17% licensed‑establishment fee increase for three years Janelle Heinrich told the joint city–county finance meeting the public health levy is shared 56% county / 44% city; the department seeks to achieve a 4% reduction directed by the county executive while proposing a 17% increase in licensed-establishment fees to be applied for three years to make the program fee-supported.

Public Health Madison & Dane County is proposing a significant 17% increase in licensed-establishment fees to maintain essential services while navigating a new budget directive.

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Dane County officials address immunization funding concerns after grant cancellation County officials discuss the impact of grant cancellation on immunization access and funding.

Madison officials are raising alarms over a grant cancellation that could threaten vital immunization programs for vulnerable residents.

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