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State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and state Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, both defended the decision to withhold records of sexual harassment issued against legislators and their staff Tuesday in an effort to protect victim privacy.

STATE NEWS

Lawmakers support withholding sexual harassment data despite concern from experts

By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 28, 2017

Majority and minority leaders in the Wisconsin Assembly have both agreed not to release records regarding complaints or investigations into sexual assault allegations against legislators or their staff, even though many professionals argue that this is ineffective when it comes to protecting victims’ rights. The opposition came to light as a plethora of national reports has surfaced in the media in recent weeks exposing sexual harassment by men in high profile, public positions. The decision to maintain a hold of records on sexual harassment claims against legislators or their staff came from state Assembly Chief Clerk Pat Fuller and state Senate Chief Clerk Jeff Rank.

A Massage Envy located on McKee Road fired an employee last year after he sexually assaulted a client.

CITY NEWS

Massage company with Madison locations under fire for handling of sexual assault cases

By Gina Heeb | Nov. 27, 2017

A Massage Envy located on McKee Road fired an employee last year after he sexually assaulted a client.

Mark Figueroa, 22, was arrested after he allegedly cut a woman’s hand with a knife on the 600 block of State Street.

CITY NEWS

Homeless man arrested after cutting woman with knife on State Street

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 27, 2017

A homeless man was arrested after he attacked other homeless individuals near UW-Madison’s campus Friday night.

UWPD officials met with UW-Madison community members in Union South Monday to discuss community concerns regarding police and safety.

CAMPUS NEWS

UWPD answers student concerns on communication, safety in forum

By Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 27, 2017

University of Wisconsin Police Department officials fielded questions from a small group of UW-Madison community members Monday in Union South — and communication was the main talking point.

STATE NEWS

Wisconsin senators differ on controversial Net Neutrality repeal

By Robyn Cawley | Nov. 27, 2017

With the Federal Communications Commission set to repeal Net Neutrality rules, Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators have weighed in with sharply different stances.

Gov. Scott Walker signed two bills Monday aimed at helping homeless individuals.

STATE NEWS

Walker signs pair of bills to combat homelessness

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 27, 2017

Gov. Scott Walker signed two bills into law Monday aimed at helping Wisconsin’s homeless population.

Five years after graduation, just 10 percent of out-of state UW students retain an address in the state, according to figures from the system’s annual accountability report.

CAMPUS NEWS

New UW grads often leave Wisconsin. A new campaign aims to draw them back.

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Nov. 27, 2017

Five years after graduation, just 10 percent of out-of state UW students retain an address in the state, according to figures from the system’s annual accountability report.

A look back at the UW-Madison 2018-19' academic year.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison to add a centralized reporting and database system for sexual harassment

By Kayla Huynh | Nov. 27, 2017

As sexual assault and harassment in the workplace gained national attention, UW-Madison is working to update its prevention and reporting of sexual harassment on campus.

Madison police dealt with more than 100 cases on the 600 block of University Avenue between August and October.

CITY NEWS

City grapples with emerging ‘criminal gang’ presence on University Avenue

By Gina Heeb | Nov. 26, 2017

A strip of bars near the UW-Madison campus has become a center for “criminal gang” activity, according to some city officials.

A group of bipartisan lawmakers are working to introduce legislation that would ease regulations for UW researchers to contract with private companies they may have personal interests in.

STATE NEWS

Private funding for UW research could shed red tape under bipartisan bill

By Lilly Price | Nov. 26, 2017

Researchers at the UW System will have an easier time privately funding and commercializing their discoveries under a new bipartisan bill in the drafting process.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison sororities, ASM create donation drive to combat hunger during holiday

By Kayla Huynh | Nov. 26, 2017

While many UW-Madison students feasted with their families over the Thanksgiving holiday, some Badgers were struggling to avoid hunger.

Repeatedly, representatives debated what level of involvement in ASM warranted a salary, and voiced concern that if positions weren’t paid they wouldn't be accessible to students who need a paying job to support themselves.

CAMPUS NEWS

Student government passes million-dollar internal budget for next fiscal year

By Nina Bertelsen | Nov. 21, 2017

The Associated Students of Madison passed a $1,388,230.04 budget for 2019 — overriding some changes made to the initial proposal by the finance committee. Repeatedly, representatives debated what level of involvement in ASM warranted a salary, and voiced concern that if positions weren’t paid they wouldn't be accessible to students who need a paying job to support themselves.

A group called Derail the Jail has unsuccessfully attempted to sway county officials against funding a project that updates local prison facility conditions.

CITY NEWS

Despite public outcry, county officials give jail renovation project final OK

By Gina Heeb | Nov. 21, 2017

After about a decade-long saga surrounding what officials have called “dangerous” and “hazardous” local prison facilities, the Dane County Jail is finally slated for major renovations as part of the most expensive project in county history.

CITY NEWS

MPD isn’t awarded federal funds intended for hiring increases

By Max Bayer | Nov. 20, 2017

The Madison Police Department will not receive federal funding intended to hire 15 more officers, the U.S.

UWPD Chief Kristen Roman posted a blog post Monday addressing student concerns surrounding contacting UWPD.

CAMPUS NEWS

UWPD chief responds to lack of student comfort in police

By Hannah Miller | Nov. 20, 2017

Just over two weeks after a campus climate survey revealed that marginalized groups feel less comfortable than majority students contacting the University of Wisconsin Police Department about issues on campus, UWPD Chief Kristen Roman responded to the concerns.

CAMPUS NEWS

Two student orgs sue grant committee chair for revoked funding

By Jessica Sullivan | Nov. 20, 2017

After the Wisconsin Law Review and REFORMA, which aims to serve the Latinx community, had their funding revoked, the two organization are suing the Associated Students of Madison Grant Allocation Committee Chair Rachel Widra.

Gov. Scott Walker signed Act 10 into law in 2011.

STATE NEWS

Report: Wisconsin’s teachers are less experienced, lower paid since Act 10

By Luisa de Vogel | Nov. 20, 2017

Wisconsin teachers are less experienced and leaving the profession at higher rates since the passage of Gov. Scott Walker’s Act 10 legislation, according to a recent report from a left-leaning think-tank.

Tony Evers and his department are being sued by a right-wing law firm.

STATE NEWS

Gubernatorial candidate, school superintendent sued by conservative law firm

By Noah Habenstreit | Nov. 20, 2017

Tony Evers is being sued for allegedly overreaching on his authority to make rules as the state’s education superintendent — but he and his department are denying the claim, citing similar cases they’ve won in the past.

This year, two UW-Madison students were named finalists for the Rhodes Scholarship.

CAMPUS NEWS

Two UW-Madison students named finalists for Rhodes Scholarship

By Celia Golod | Nov. 20, 2017

Each year thousands of accomplished students from throughout the country apply for the honor to be a Rhodes Scholar at the Oxford University. This year, UW-Madison seniors Kyra Fox and Ross Dahlke were named finalists for the prestigious award.

CAMPUS NEWS

“A Patronage System:” Over last two governor administrations, UW System regents defined by political influence and isolation from students

By Max Bayer | Nov. 20, 2017

Using donation data accumulated by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, The Daily Cardinal found that between 2003-’16, UW regents and their family members contributed almost $700,000 to political candidates running for state office.