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Among the many issues UW-Madison student Angelito Tenorio aims to focus on if elected to the board is affordable housing.

NEWS

UW-Madison sophomore to run for county board

By Katie Scheidt | Jan. 20, 2016

UW-Madison student Angelito Tenorio is set to run for a position on the Dane County Board of Supervisors this April, challenging former UW-Madison College Democrats Chair Hayley Young. If elected, Tenorio would oversee District 5, which includes the UW-Madison campus as well as part of the downtown area. Tenorio said that despite his age he has a significant amount of political and leadership experience.

The Dane County Voter ID Coalition sessions will be held in libraries all over Dane County, including the Madison Public Library.

NEWS

Last month in review: Gun issues, voter ID and alder resignation occupy Madison during winter recess

By Miller Jozwiak | Jan. 20, 2016

While the campus shut down for winter break, the city of Madison did not miss a beat. The past month has seen variable activity, from community issues to governmental changes. Gun issues Madison Police Department Chief Mike Koval held a press conference Jan.

The Associated Students of Madison works for college affordability and accessibility, says Chair Madison Laning.

CAMPUS NEWS

ASM, UW System respond to Walker's college affordability package

By Madeline Heim | Jan. 20, 2016

Associated Students of Madison Chair Madison Laning called Gov. Scott Walker’s recently proposed college affordability package “very small steps in the right direction,” saying the measures do not go as far as ASM would have hoped.

Wisconsin has become a more conservative state under Gov. Scott Walker's administration. Whether or not the state's progressive past is seen in society and government today is up for debate.

STATE NEWS

College affordability, gun bills among things to watch at Capitol

By Andrew Bahl | Jan. 20, 2016

As students return from their holiday break, so do state legislators, who will wrap up their floor session in the coming months. Here are five things students should keep an eye on at the Capitol this semester.

NEWS

UW students, faculty react to campus carry bill

By Elisa Wiseman | Jan. 20, 2016

The national conversation on how to reduce gun violence has continued after more than 300 mass shootings in 2015, according to the Mass Shooting Tracker. In Madison, the debate has resulted in proposed legislation that would allow concealed weapons in university buildings.

CAMPUS NEWS

Top 10 News Fall 2015

By The Daily Cardinal Staff and Polly Brennan | Dec. 7, 2015

10. Judge Doyle Square faces another round of planning after approval

CITY NEWS

Cold presents challenges for city homelessness

By Julia Gilban-Cohen | Dec. 7, 2015

In August 2011, Tami Fleming was volunteering in the St. Mary’s Hospital emergency room when she encountered and comforted an elderly woman who was homeless, physically ill and struggling with a psychotic episode.

CITY NEWS

Transgender inmate at Dane County Jail describes challenges, discrimination

By Phoebe Kiekhofer | Dec. 6, 2015

Lisa Mitchell, an inmate at the Dane County Jail, shared stories about the numerous challenges the criminal justice system has imposed on her due to her status as a transgender woman.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison alumnus becomes Madison’s Chef of the Year through anarchy

By Elisa Wiseman | Dec. 6, 2015

Don’t call Jonny Hunter a chef.

CAMPUS NEWS

VETS gives visibility to veteran issues on campus

By Luisa de Vogel | Dec. 6, 2015

Veterans, Educators, and Traditional Students is a student organization dedicated to facilitating discussion for the student-veteran experience, and serves as an academic resource available to both students and faculty on campus. VETS aims to educate the larger community on veteran issues and experiences through informational workshops.

CAMPUS NEWS

Board of Supervisors: Wiscards should meet voter ID criteria

By Ravi Pathare | Dec. 3, 2015

The Dane County Board of Supervisors voted 32-2 in favor of a resolution for UW-Madison to modify their student ID cards to have a two year expiration date to comply with voter ID criteria.

CITY NEWS

Madison officials analyze emergency responsiveness and prevention

By Molly Reppen and Martin Rakacolli | Dec. 3, 2015

Madison officials examined the city’s public safety department emergency preparedness at a Thursday press conference, declaring while they are ready to respond to tragedies, they are looking to improve prevention.

NEWS

Paul Ryan makes first policy speech ahead of major Senate votes

By Andrew Bahl | Dec. 3, 2015

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., unveiled a new policy agenda Thursday in his first major speech since being elected to the position last month. In addition, the U.S. Senate voted later in the day to defund Planned Parenthood and repeal key parts of the Affordable Care Act, two major objectives of Congressional Republicans.

NEWS

State Democrat wants to tie teacher and legislator pay

By Ningyuan Ma | Dec. 3, 2015

A Democratic legislator introduced new legislation Wednesday, freezing legislators' pay temporarily until it equals the average pay of a first-year, full-time teacher in Wisconsin.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW System seeks to gain public input through survey

By Ellie Herman | Dec. 3, 2015

The UW System started the second phase of its strategic planning process Thursday by releasing an online survey to the Wisconsin public.

CAMPUS NEWS

Report details increase in underrepresented student graduation rate

By Ellie Herman | Dec. 2, 2015

The national nonprofit advocacy organization The Education Trust released a report Wednesday naming UW-Madison as a national leader in improving graduation rates for underrepresented and overall students.

CITY NEWS

AIDS Resource Center opens in Madison

By Anna Kaldjian | Dec. 2, 2015

The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin opened an HIV medical home in Madison Tuesday, coinciding with World AIDS Day.

CAMPUS NEWS

Wisconsin offers webinars to prepare students for college

By Ellie Herman | Dec. 2, 2015

UW System and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction teamed up this fall to create a series of free “College Readiness Webinars” to better prepare students for postsecondary education.

CITY NEWS

City officials welcome Syrian refugees

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Dec. 2, 2015

On the heels of increased rhetoric on immigration issues nationwide, Madison officials have reaffirmed their support for Syrian refugees, many of whom will settle in Dane County.

CITY NEWS

Dane County plans to provide free tampons, pads

By Johanna Lepro-Green | Dec. 2, 2015

A pilot program that would provide free feminine hygiene products in Dane County is set to be approved Thursday.