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An extremely combative nomination process drew to a close Thursday night, with the Dane County Board rejecting Rep. Shelia Stubbs’ nomination to head the county’s Department of Human Services.

Karen Foxgrover lived independently in downtown Madison for decades with the help of a rotating crew of personal care workers. But a shortage of caregivers means she now can’t find reliable help.

CUNA Mutual spokesperson Barclay Pollak confirmed that CUNA Mutual continues to be interested in mediation and offered options that include virtual meetings and paid-time for bargaining.

Supervisors said they were concerned with Stubbs’ lack of managerial and executive experience for a position heading a department with 800 employees and a $240 million budget.

Baker Ben’s Bakery plans to soft open in early June and grand open sometime in mid-July at Lehigh Town Center, 4330 Lehigh Dr., just outside Walnutport.

When Thomas Fox fell behind on his taxes several years ago, Michigan’s Gratiot County seized his property to satisfy his $3,000 tax bill. The county auctioned Fox's property for about $25,000 — and kept the $22,000 difference between the sale price and Fox's tax obligation.

The Senate on Wednesday overrode Burgum's veto in a 33-14 vote. The House on Thursday voted 53-41, upholding the veto. The bill will not become law.

After a nearly five-hour meeting, a Dane County Board of Supervisors committee voted unanimously Thursday night to reject the appointment of state Rep. Shelia Stubbs to lead the county’s Department of Human Services.

"Isn't it typical? So completely in character? That lawmakers in the grips of MAGA-world's anti-'woke' culture war crusade would cloak themselves in victimhood?"

Dorms and living facilities controlled by North Dakota's board of higher education are affected, as well as correctional facilities for youths and adults.