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McCain and Palin visit small Wisconsin town
U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin campaigned Friday in Cedarburg, with both criticizing Washington D.C. politics as desperately needing change.

Better pay outside Wis. creates exodus of UW chancellors
With three UW System chancellors leaving for better-paying positions within the past year, educators say Wisconsin is not offering enough financial incentives to retain qualified college administrators.

Budget vote possible, Assembly Dems seek more concessions
Though a vote is scheduled to solve the budget deficit next Tuesday, leaders remain in disagreement over many policy issues and construction jobs remain in jeopardy around the state.

Four campus staff apply to be Madison chancellor
Speculation continues over which internal candidates are applying for Chancellor John Wiley’s job, with the finalists announcement coming Wednesday morning.

Wisconsin college student key in Dem. struggle over delegates
A Lawrence University student is set to rule on a key issue in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, with a UW-Madison senior also seeking input on his superdelegate vote.

Campus Anti-Iraq War protest focuses on economic impact
Around 50 protestors marched from campus to the Capitol Friday, chanting and saying the Iraq War causes major financial burdens on the state.

Madison lawmakers support public financing for elections
Though campaign reform is stalling in the Legislature, a recent report says many campus lawmakers are strongly supportive of public financing for elections.

Area veterans stress refocus on Iraq War
Veterans and activists rallied at the state Capitol Wednesday, in order to draw attention to the Iraq War and stop voter apathy

Most young residents worried over state economy, poll says
The economy in the state is deteriorating, according to a poll of young people in the state, with it unlikely to get better.

Sixth chancellor might leave UW System
Another UW System executive might be leaving, with chancellor searches already occurring on five other campuses.

UW chancellors leave for better paying jobs
The UW System is looking to replace five chancellors, with two leaving because of better financial offers.

Replacing Wiley: Gov. Jim Doyle weighs in on prospective candidates for UW-Madison Chancellor
Gov. Jim Doyle says the next Chancellor of UW-Madison needs to be accessible and able to build constructive relationships with officials across the state.

Gableman plan to attend religious event draws criticism
Judge Michael Gableman was asked to attend a prayer breakfast sponsored by a sheriff’s department recently, though critics said it violates laws on secular government.

Report finds public transit key to curb global warming in state
A report Wednesday showed Wisconsin saved over $3 million each year by using public transportation systems in major cities, along with significant environmental benefits.

Report shows 300,000 adult residents lack high school degrees
Almost 300,000 Wisconsin residents lack high school diplomas, with under-educated workers hindering economic growth, according to a new report.

Guns resurface as potent campus, election issue
Guns remain a contentious and divisive issue in Wisconsin, with concealed carry groups appearing on campuses and candidates making guns a key issue.

State cigarette tax millions short of earlier projections
The increased tax on cigarettes is not as successful as projected, with a statewide smoking ban still unlikely to pass in the Legislature.

Report shows income gap in Wis.
A new report says the rich in Wisconsin are benefiting more from globalization than the poor, though proposals to change the trend are likely to face legislative gridlock.

Lawmakers compromise on Great Lakes bill
The governor announced a special session of the Legislature to pass a comprehensive bill meant to protect the Great Lakes Wednesday.

Audit calls on UW System to protect IT data
Many UW System colleges lack the personnel or policies to protect their computer networks against hackers, though progress has been made in recent years.

Three students die in fire at UW-Stout; cause still unknown
Three UW-Stout students died Saturday in an accidental fire, with university officials calling the incident a ‘tragedy’.

Gableman may impact controversial rulings
When he starts his term on the state Supreme Court in August, Judge Michael Gableman will likely change the ideological leaning of the court and affect rulings on issues currently up for debate.

Research links smoking ban to drunk driving
Despite being stalled in the state Legislature, smoking bans are again drawing conflict in the state, with a new study saying they often increase drunk-driving fatalities.

Gableman wins in close Supreme Court election
In one of the most contentious and negative Supreme Court races in state history, Michael Gableman emerged as the winner Tuesday.

Butler argues his campaign shows integrity
The two candidates running for a seat on the state Supreme Court both say their past experiences make them qualified to serve a ten-year term. The election is April 1.

Gableman touts support from law enforcement
The two candidates running for a seat on the state Supreme Court both say their past experiences make them qualified to serve a ten-year term. The election is April 1.

Supreme Court race remains negative, Campus debate centers on TV ads in contentious election.
The state Supreme Court election is Tuesday, with the two candidates participating in one of the most negative judicial campaigns in recent state history, according to watchdog groups.

Ad triggers debate in Court race
Allegations of ethical lapses continue to dominate the state Supreme Court race Wednesday, despite each campaign saying they are against outside interest groups heavy involvement in the election.

Madison Democratic lawmakers take leadership role for election
Madison Assembly lawmakers, often coming from relatively safe Democratic districts, are taking an active leadership role in the November 2008 election, according to a Wednesday statement.

Senate passes budget repair bill, process unlikely to end soon
The full state Senate passed a budget repair bill Tuesday, though partisan differences are likely to slow the process. Republicans remain opposed to a Democratic proposal on hospitals revenues.

State Supreme Court candidates debate about mudslinging ads
Spending by outside interest groups and mudslinging characterizes the current Supreme Court race, with the candidates debating in Madison Tuesday.

Dem. Senate advances budget repair bill, draws GOP critics
A bill to close the $428 million state budget shortfall is likely to pass the Senate, though it differs from versions proposed by Gov. Jim Doyle and the Assembly.

Doyle pushes for special session on Great Lakes bill in Assembly
A comprehensive Great Lakes water bill is stalled in the Assembly, with the governor saying he will call a special session to pass the proposal.

Doyle seeks $330 million budget cut
An assessment on hospitals and borrowing money from transportation funds are the main ways to end the budget shortfall, Gov. Jim Doyle said Monday.

U.S. Rep. Kagen declares health care as ‘number one’ fiscal issue
A Wisconsin member of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke on campus Friday, emphasizing health care and his experiences as a medical professional.

Bill to stop fundraising during budget process killed in state Assembly
A campaign finance reform bill was defeated Thursday in the Assembly, which would have banned fundraising during the budget process.

Assembly approves autism bill, opponents say lacks coverage
Republicans and Democrats disagree on a bill to cover autism in the state, with a autism health care bill passing the Assembly Thursday.

Senate, Assembly push bills likely to fail along party lines
The Democrat-controlled Senate and Republican-controlled Assembly are both passing bills the other party accuses of being political grandstanding before the end of the session.

Veterinary School receives $2.5 million addition
A bill that would allow the UW-Madison school of veterinary medicine to accept millions to build a new radiation therapy unit passed the state Legislature recently.

Ohio, Texas to decide Clinton campaign Tues.
Trends shown in the Wisconsin primary might show how the Ohio and Texas primaries will turn out.

Med students lobby at Capitol
A group of UW-Madison medical students lobbied for a universal health care proposal at the state Capitol Wednesday. A controversial rape victim’s bill will be acted on Thursday.

Report says same-day registration harms Wisconsin elections
A new report seeks to end same day voter registration in the state, though election officials dispute it.

Trafficking vote unanimous, global warming bill stalls
Numerous high-profile bills were debated Tuesday in the state Legislature, with a bill banning human trafficking passing unanimously.

Madison lawmaker to force vote on global warming bill
A local lawmaker will force a vote on a global warming bill Tuesday, attempting to bypass committee procedures and sway enough Republican votes for it to pass.

New report says human trafficking larger problem in state than many realize
Human trafficking is a growing problem in the state, according to a new report, with the general public largely unaware of the problem.

Obama outspends Clinton five-to-one in ads
Presidential candidates spent over $2 million on advertising in Wisconsin before the primary, with U.S. Sen. Barack Obama spending more than any other candidate.

Turnout levels show difference in Democrat, GOP enthusiasm
Democratic and Republican turnouts differed sharply in the Wisconsin primary, though it was uncertain this would transfer to the general election.

Obama, McCain win big in Wisconsin: Youth vote helps Obama extend lead over Clinton
Primary marks Obama’s ninth win and McCain needs less than 200 delegates for the nomination.

State Senate passes three high-profile bills
Several high-profile bills passed the state Senate Tuesday.

Clinton strategy memo focuses on Ohio, Texas, not Wisconsin
A chief advisor to U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, mapped out a strategy for victory in a recent memo. The document does not mention Wisconsin.

Budget shortfall projected at $650 million
Wisconsin’s economy is likely to face a downturn, with analysts saying the state budget is likely to face a shortfall of $652 million. Lawmakers have offered few specifics in response to the problem.

UW-Madison student also a ‘superdelegate’
A UW-Madison student is one of a few “superdelegates” that can vote any way he wants in the Democratic national convention, possibly affecting the eventual nominee.

Lobbyist group airs online videos over Supreme Court race
Hardball politics in Wisconsin are not limited to Presidential races, with the state’s largest lobbyist group now airing videos on youtube.com for the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race.

New report seeks to combat racial inequalities in state
Wisconsin faces substantial inequalities in its criminal justice system, according to a recent state-sponsored report.

Voter turnout to be largest in 20 years
State officials anticipate the Feb. 19 Wisconsin primary to have one of the highest voter turnout rates in 20 years.

‘Super Tuesday’ leaves race wide open: Clinton, Obama split large states, McCain fails to knock out Romney or Huckabee
“Super Tuesday” proved indecisive in the Democratic race. Several states went to U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for the Republicans.

Political donor pleads guilty in money laundering scheme
An ongoing investigation into a conspiracy concerning political fundraiser Dennis Troha led to another guilty plea Friday, according to the Department of Justice.

Delegates key in countdown to ‘Super Tuesday’
In the “Super Tuesday” Presidential contests, campaigns are targeting key delegates in each state, with Wisconsin no exception.

Senate Democrats push new economic proposal
Senate Democrats introduced an economic agenda Wednesday, though the plan may cause legislative gridlock due to its differences from Republican or Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposals.

Bush speech highlights Wisc. stem-cell research: Dispute in funding of embryonic stem cells still remains
President Bush mentioned his support for a Wisconsin breakthrough in stem-cell research in his State of the Union address, but his comments are receiving a mixed reaction.

Campaign finance reform still stalled
Campaign finance reform has not been a priority of legislative leaders this session, with little action taken on a reform package announced late last year.

Lawmakers offer tuition ‘freeze’: Reps. Black, Parisi propose financial aid increases
Two Madison lawmakers introduced legislation designed to decrease the amount of student debt carried by UW-Students Monday at the Memorial Union.

State cuts expenses, recession still looms
State agencies face tighter financial restrictions, with a recent memo stopping inessential expenses like travel. The state budget may also face a shortfall of $400 million.

State lawmakers compromise on virtual schools
Virtual schools will be allowed to operate in Wisconsin, according to a new bill that is anticipated to pass with bipartisan support.

State of the state: Doyle says poor economy may lead to ‘sacrifices’
Gov. Jim Doyle gave his annual state of the state address Wednesday, focusing on health care and the economy.

Race for the States: Youth vote determines early winners
In the recent Presidential contests young voters have decided the winners. All recent primary and caucus winners, in both parties, have led among young voters.

Bill seeks to ban same day voter registration
A bill recently moved forward in the state Assembly that would end same day voter registration, splitting supporters and opponents largely along party lines.

Race for the States: Wisconsin primary still up for grabs
Wisconsin’s Presidential primary is likely to be very important or not at all important, with either outcome impossible to predict for each party.

Opponents of cable bill lobby Doyle to again use partial veto
The bill relating to cable television passed the Assembly Tuesday, but opponents still hope Gov. Jim Doyle will veto portions of the legislation before signing it.

Majority say health care system broken in state, universal health care favored
A new poll again says Wisconsinites are unsatisfied with healthcare in the state, with the majority in favor of universal healthcare and health savings accounts.

Cable and anti-‘Frankenstein’ bills pass in state Legislature
Major bills passed in the state Senate easily Tuesday, though the "Compassionate Care" bill remains unresolved in the Assembly

‘Compassionate Care’ and ‘Frankenstein’ bills set for high-profile votes
The state Assembly and state Senate will vote on several high profile bills today, the last day in December the full Legislature will vote on bills. Bills include the Compassionate Care Bill and a bill on the Frankenstein veto.

Wiley often seen as outspoken by state lawmakers
UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley's announcement that he will be stepping down in September 2008 has prompted a wide range of responses from the state lawmakers he sometimes came into conflict with.

New Poll says Giuliani, Obama still lead among young voters
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani are the tope choices for President among young people, according to a new poll.

Study says renewable energy can create 35,000 jobs in state
Wisconsin could gain over 35,000 jobs if the Federal government made a commitment to renewable energy, according to a recent report, despite some in-state obstacles

New bill allows UW faculty to form unions
A bill recently introduced in the state Legislature would allow UW System faculty and staff to unionize, with its authors saying the bill would pass the state Senate.

Van Hollen will not appeal Jensen decision, new trial likely
The Wisconsin Department of Justice will not ask the state Supreme Court to overturn a Court of Appeals decision involving a lawmaker convicted of corruption.

Doyle to call special session over campaign finance reform
Gov. Jim Doyle said Friday that he would call a special session of the state Legislature to pass campaign finance reform in the coming weeks, though some Republican legislative leaders are calling it a “stunt.”

State Rep. Gundrum departs Wisc. with Iraq-bound battalion
An influential state Republican lawmaker headed to North Carolina for training and eventual deployment to Iraq Thursday.

Supreme Court Justice late in disclosing donation
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler might have a conflict of interest in a case in that has already been looked at closely for ethical problems due to Justice Annette Ziegler deciding not to recuse herself.

Democratic Party Chair Howard Dean stresses youth vote while in Milwaukee
Former Presidential candidate and current Chair of the Democratic Party Howard Dean spoke in Milwaukee Tuesday, and said political activism among young people was essential for the country’s future.

Wisconsin debt increasing, over $8 billion
The state government has increased Wisconsin’s debt levels in the past few years, with taxes not keeping up with state spending. Some officials say the deficit spending can help the state in the long-term.

Religious groups favor new stem cell method: Controversy over embryonic cell research remains
A new discovery in stem cell research at UW-Madison has prompted positive reactions from groups opposed to embryonic stem cell research, though critics say the findings should not discount further embryonic studies.

Wind power to increase across state in 2008
Use of wind energy is increasing in the state, though some environmental groups say it causes unnecessary ecological damage.

Regents committee votes to alter UW sick leave
The sick leave policies of UW System professors may soon change, with a UW Board of Regents committee seeking to alter the current policy despite some faculty objections.

Three lawmakers want audit on UW Athletics, Big Ten Network
As public frustration over lacking television access to some UW sports mounts, three state legislators are requesting an audit of UW Athletics and the Big Ten Network.

Senate committee votes to curb ‘Frankenstein’
A committee in the state Senate unanimously passed a resolution to limit the governor’s "Frankenstein" veto power Wednesday.

Polls say Doyle not blamed for budget woes and Dems favored
Wisconsin residents are blaming the recent budget impasse on the state Legislature, and would likely vote for a Democrat in the presidential primaries than a Republican, according to two new polls.

Cable bill passes Senate, sent back to Assembly over changes
A contentious bill dealing with the cable industry passed the state Senate Thursday, though it will have to go back to the state Assembly before the governor approves it.

Rate of UW student fee increase eclipses tuition
Student fees are increasing at faster rates than tuition in the UW System, though the fees controlled by students decreased from last year.

Rape victims bills advance, one bill may not pass in Assembly
Various bills or provisions meant to help rape victims have advanced in the state Assembly recently, though bill lacks some of the support it had in the state Senate.

Coerced-abortion prevention bill advances
The Republican-controlled Assembly passed a bill meant to prevent coerced abortions on Tuesday, though it is unclear if it will change current state law.

State Senate passes bill to stop ‘political interference’ at DNR
A bill making the Secretary of the DNR passed the state Senate Tuesday, though its fate in the Republican-controlled state Assembly and before the governor is unclear.

Committee to decide on cable bill, lobbyist efforts significant
The cable competition bill is going to be discussed in the state Legislature Wednesday, a bill that has drawn numerous lobbyist groups to the Capitol in attempts to persuade legislators.

UW-Regent resigns in protest of provisions left out of budget
A member of the UW System Board of Regents resigned on Friday, protesting a provision allowing in-state tuition for the children of undocumented workers being left out of the state budget.

Doyle signs budget, $200 million lawsuit remains
The state budget, having been stalled in legislative gridlock for over 118 days, was signed by Gov. Jim Doyle Friday. A doctors association plans on suing over a $200 million fund transfer included in the budget.

50 legislators urge Doyle to amend budget for Wis. wine
One-third of Wisconsin's Wineries may be in financial trouble if Gov. Jim Doyle signs the budget.

Robson ousted as state Senate Majority Leader
State Senate Democrats changed their leader Wednesday in a surprise move that might have been due to them feeling cut out of the recent budget negotiations. Sen. Russ Decker, D-Weston, will take over the role from Sen. Judy Robson, D-Beloit.

Budget passes both Assembly and Senate
The Wisconsin state budget passed the Republican-controlled Assembly and Democrat-controlled state Senate Tuesday. Some lingering political issues remained contentious even after the budget passed.

Committee and UW say yes to budget proposal
The budget Conference Committee, made up of leaders from both chambers of the state legislature, agreed to allow a full vote on the current budget proposal for Tuesday. UW System leaders said they were generally in favor of the plan.

Budget deal set for Tuesday vote
Leaders in the state Legislature, as well as Gov. Jim Doyle, revealed a compromise had been reached on the stalled state budget on Friday evening. The budget has been overdue for over 100 days, with proposals failing in either the Republican-controlled As

Legislator camps out at Capitol until budget done
A state legislator is performing a sit-in at the state Capitol, at his desk, until the overdue state budget is passed. The budget failed to be passed again on Oct. 15.

Budget impasse draws opposing rallies at Capitol
Hundreds of protestors rallied at the state Capitol on Wednesday, with two rival demonstrations asking lawmakers to listen to their concerns about the state budget.

Doyle warns of partial government shut down
The Wisconsin state government may need to shut down temporarily if the budget crisis is not resolved soon, according to the governor. The plan to do a partial shut down is not yet finalized.

Assembly to take up budget vote, 3-5 GOP votes needed
In the state Assembly of 99 lawmakers, less than half a dozen will likely determine the outcome of Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposed compromise budget. A vote is scheduled to take place on Monday.

Hospital and cigarette taxes still divide budget talks
The cigarette and hospital taxes remain the two most debated issues in the current budget negotiations, with the Assembly and Senate unlikely to reach a deal by Monday.

Doyle to convene vote on compromise budget
To end the ongoing budget impasse, Gov. Jim Doyle announced he would call a special session of the state legislature, to try to get a “compromise” budget bill passed. The bill is likely to pass the state Democrat-controlled Senate, but may not pass th

UW-Milwaukee student among six dead in Crandon, Wisconsin
A shooting occurred in NE Wisconsin early on Sunday morning, with six people being killed by an off duty police officer. A UW-Milwaukee student was among the victims, visiting his home of Crandon, Wis., which has a population around 2000.

Dems say budget impasse due to Republican plot
Republicans and Democrats both allege the other side has not been negotiating openly during the currently ongoing budget talks. The budget delay is now the second longest in state history.

UW e-mail on Doyle event called unethical
33 students still awaiting financial aid due to the budget impasse were notified by UW-Madison about participating in a press conference with Gov. Jim Doyle. The e-mail took advantage of the students’ situation, some Republican lawmakers said.

Bill limiting online court records lacks support
A bill in the state legislature would decrease access to the state’s online searchable court records, with a hearing held on it Thursday. The bill is not expected to pass out of its committee due to bipartisan opposition.

UW-Madison student group travels to Iowa to begin canvassing for 2008
Dubuque, Iowa, residents receive a visit from Students for Barack Obama group.

Assembly Republicans claim $600 million deadline here
A $600 million property tax increase will result if the state Senate Democrats do not vote on a partial budget bill, according to Republicans in the State Assembly. Democrats have said it is only political game playing and both sides have said budget talk

Wiley pleads for UW in letter to state Assembly
UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley issued a letter o legislative leaders debating the state budget Tuesday. Wiley said UW-Madison will be drastically affected across all departments if the Assembly version of the budget is passed.

Local lawmakers demand Big Ten Network available statewide
The Big Ten Network, which broadcasts several UW-Madison athletic events, should be available to the entire state, according to two state legislators. Both said the network would help bring more attention to the university.

Drunk driving arrests increase 150 percent throughout state
A statewide campaign against drunk driving showed an increase of arrests by 150 percent with over 870 arrests being made.

Dems offer to drop Healthy Wisconsin in budget negotiations
Democrats in the state Senate have offered to drop their universal health care proposal in exchange for certain concessions by Assembly Republicans. The removal of the proposal should come with no strings attached, according to Republican leaders.

Background checks on guns supported
A recent poll sponsored by an anti-gun violence group said Wisconsin citizens favor some oversight on all guns sales. The findings in the poll are disputed by the Wisconsin affiliate of the NRA.

Assembly committee to investigate possibly unethical financial aid practices
Two state Representatives are moving forward with a hearing on lending practices between the UW system and financial aid companies.

Healthy Wisconsin proposal fails to reach compromise
Democrats in control of the state Senate are still in favor of a plan for universal health care as of Wednesday. The Healthy Wisconsin proposal is opposed by the Republican controlled state Assembly and has not yet been endorsed by Democrat Gov. Jim Doyle

Major progress in state budget on K-12 funding
K-12 funding is almost resolved in the state budget process, according to Democratic leaders in the state Senate. Republicans in the state Assembly are still likely to hold a vote on specific budget items Tuesday.

Close to 10,000 sign Wisconsin Covenant, even as No Child law fails to give hundreds of millions
The deadline to sign the Wisconsin Covenant is today, with thousands of state high school students having done so. The state Senate also recently held a meeting on the No Child Left Behind law, when it was discovered the federal government had not given h

Dems allege ‘political stunt’ in Assembly’s budget plans
The Republican-controlled state Assembly is attempting to pass specific parts of the budget, a move Democrats will likely vote down. Democrats say Assembly Republicans are actually happy with the stalled state budget.

“No Child Left Behind” fails to give Wisc. $600 million
A controversial piece of national legislation lacks funding allocated to Wisconsin schools.

Milwaukee revs up to host economic conference with Japan in Sept. 2008
Wisconsin, a state that has a substancial trade surplus with the nation of Japan, will hold the Midwest U.S-Japan economic conference in September 2008

Budget stalemate prompts call to replace committee members
State Sen. Frank Boyle, D-Superior, said he will introduce proposals next week to put new members on the committee dealing with the state budget because the current leaders cannot reach a compromise.

Senators Feingold and Kohl: Great Lakes at alarmingly low water levels
Politicians in Washington D.C. and Madison try to address the problem of protecting the Great Lakes, even as water levels reach historic lows.

UW-Milwaukee receives $10 million donation
Grant puts UW-Milwaukee one step closer to being a strong competitor with Madison's research institutions.

Federal disaster aid comes to nine more Wisconsin counties
The damages of the Aug. 18-31 flooding continue to be assessed in southwest Wisconsin. Fourteen total counties have been declared federal disaster areas thus far.

Young Wisconsin graduates leave for rival states
A recent study showed that college graduates aged 22 to 29 are leaving Wisconsin at a much higher rate than they're coming in. Graduates tend to come back in their 30s and 40s, but overall Wisconsin is still left with an overall "brain drain."

Doyle keeps campaign cash from disgraced fundraisers
Kenosha businessman John Erickson was recently charged with violating laws on using corporate money for political campaigns, bringing Gov. Jim Doyle's total of alleged troubled contributors to three.

Task Force report aims to prevent another Virginia Tech
Task force formed to prevent potential attacks releases its report.

Compassionate Care, Cable Competition Bills stalled in Legislature
Both the Compassionate Care for Rape Victims Bill and Cable Competition Bill have had little procedural movement at the Capitol, even though the budget dispute affects them in starkly different ways.

State budget unresolved, major compromises left for September
The Wisconsin state Legislature remains unable to reach an agreement on the 2007-09 state budget, with little progress having been made over the summer.

Gas prices highest ever recorded in Wisconsin
Summer gas prices in Wisconsin are at record highs, accompanied by legislative gridlock on the issue at the state and national levels.

Ethics and campaign reform bills pass state Senate
Campaign and ethics reform came one step closer to becoming law Wednesday when the state Senate passed three reform bills.

Leader of Wis. marriage ban hired by Romney campaign
Camille Solberg, one of the leaders in Wisconsin for the marriage amendment last fall, was hired by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s campaign for president recently.

Baldwin gives multi-faceted talk on U.S., Israel relations
U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., discussed U.S. and Israel relations in the context of her trip to Israel last year at UW-Hillel Friday night.

Edwards’ presidential campaign supported by many state Dems
Despite being ranked third in a recent St. Norbert poll of potential Democratic candidates in Wisconsin, John Edwards’ campaign for president has garnered support from multiple state leaders as of Wednesday.

Supreme Court justice elect still faces two ethics investigation
Annette Ziegler, recently elected to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, is still under two ethics investigations. The state Supreme Court ruled against Zeigler’s appeal to dismiss the case brought by the state Ethics Board Monday and gave the board

ASM election results in with no major snags
Associated Students of Madison had a successful online election as of late Thursday night, according to ASM Student Elections Commission Chair Leah Moe.

Chancellor’s assistant takes job at Georgetown
Senior Special Assistant to the Chancellor LaMarr Billups announced Wednesday he is leaving UW-Madison in May to accept a position at Georgetown University.

Humanity in peril, ecologist says
Geneticist and environmental activist David Suzuki said Tuesday night that humanity has only a brief amount of time to act before global climate change leads to the extinction of the species.

Police say violent crime is on the rise
The Madison Police Department released 2006 crime statistics Monday, showing that over the last year overall crime has remained steady, while violent crime—murder, rape, aggravated assault and robbery—increased nearly 17 percent.

UW will not forward RIAA letters to illegal downloaders
UW-Madison was recently notified by the Recording Industry Association of America that it would receive settlement letters targeted at individuals who have allegedly participated in illegal music file sharing and copyright infringement.

UW report reveals miscommunication over $28.4M project
The UW System Board of Regents released an internal report Friday showing that no updates were given to the Regents at board meetings until 2006 regarding a $28.4 million payroll and benefit information technology project.

Mayoral candidates square off at Witte
Mayoral candidates Dave Cieslewicz and Ray Allen focused on Madison poverty at a debate Thursday night at Witte Hall.

Work-study employers owe, UW says
UW-Madison may be owed $150,000 in back payments from non-profit employers that use work-study students, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

Rose to strengthen student-administration ties if elected
UW-Madison dean of students candidate Brian Rose spoke with students at the Red Gym Monday night, emphasizing his willingness to be innovative on complex campus issues while being receptive to students’ points of view.

Conservative author bashes U.S. support of ‘secular tyrannies’
Controversial conservative author Dinesh D’Souza touted—among other views—his opinion that leftist culture and foreign policy incited the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks at the Wisconsin Union Theater Tuesday night as part of the Distinguished Le

Regents, public discuss race in UW admissions
Race was the dominant issue at a system-wide video conference held by the UW Board of Regents Monday night. The public weighed in on a proposed freshmen admissions policy that would alter policies at other UW campuses.

Behind the arc, ahead of the curve: UW scores a 3.0
UW-Madison student athletes shattered school records last semester when they scored the highest academic rankings during a fall term in history, school officials announced last Friday.

Students face suits, probation after non-academic misconduct
With costly pranks in the dorms making headlines over the last few years, UW-Madison has increasingly invoked its non-academic behavior policy.

SSFC OKs form for future contract status decisions
The Associated Students of Madison’s Student Services Finance Committee unanimously agreed on an evaluation form to be used for all future student organization contract status decisions Thursday night.

Ikegwuonu arrested on burglary charges
UW-Madison junior and Badger football cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu was arrested Saturday in DeKalb, Ill., and is being charged with residential burglary and criminal trespassing.

Rent dispute forces SSFC to table budget decisions
After a memo from Chancellor John Wiley released to the Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee Chair Zach Frey Thursday stated SSFC cannot fund off-campus rents in student organizations’ budgets, the committee may need to

Special interest money pumped into election
A panel discussion met Tuesday evening to discuss the effect of money on the recent governor’s election and the possible ethical implications.

Grad students to balance budget
Remedy of a $20 million budget deficit was the focus of a Coalition for Affordable Public Education town hall meeting Thursday.

State Sen. Lena Taylor plugs importance of youth vote
Wisconsin state Sen. Lena Taylor, D-Milwaukee, encouraged students to take political action in the Nov. 7 midterm elections and beyond at Gordon Commons Thursday.

Disputes remain over student living wage
The recently passed living wage referendum is still in dispute as of Friday. Those promoting the initiative feel that it is legally binding, while the administration said that the referendum is merely advisory.

Police bust alleged Madison crime ring
The Madison Police Department announced Thursday the arrests of four people believed to make up an area crime ring, with one suspect still at large.

Energy initiative suffers low student participation
The UW-Madison “We Conserve” campaign is a proposal by the university to cut energy consumption by 20 percent by 2010, supported by the university and the state government and is lacking only in student involvement.

Profs, veterans analyze effects of Iraq war
A panel discussion was held in the Chazen Museum of Art Thursday night to discuss the situation in Iraq.

Suspected armed robber apprehended
A 34-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for attempting to rob the Quality True Value Hardware Store, 1201 S. Park St.

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