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Gov. Scott Walker said in an interview Tuesday that he is strongly considering running for a third term.

STATE NEWS

Scott Walker again hints at seeking third term

By Lilly Price | Apr. 20, 2016

Talk of Gov. Scott Walker running for re-election in 2018 circulated Tuesday after he said in an interview with a conservative website he was “strongly inclined” to pursue a third term. Walker told Townhall.com that he is “strongly inclined to seek re-election,” though the governor has not officially announced his decision and said he will not publicly announce such a decision until next year.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison dining halls aim to reduce food waste, hunger

By Claire Hornacek | Apr. 20, 2016

The United Nations Environment Programme reports that about one third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted, which is around 1.3 billion tons.

Gov. Scott Walker signed a host of bills into law Tuesday designed to combat child abuse and sex trafficking in Wisconsin.

STATE NEWS

Walker signs child abuse package into law

By Gina Heeb | Apr. 19, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker signed six bills Tuesday designed to protect state children and teenagers against abuse and trafficking.

After a recent arrest of a UW-Madison student, members of UWPD spoke to students and professors in Vilas Hall Tuesday.

CAMPUS NEWS

UWPD Chief Riseling talks recent arrest to journalism professors, students

By Miller Jozwiak | Apr. 19, 2016

UW-Madison Police Department Chief Susan Riseling met with journalism students and professors Tuesday to discuss last week’s arrest of Denzel J.

Science Writer Alex Witze will be on campus this week to talk to students about writing about science.

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Science writer to talk to UW classes about science in the field of journalism

By Hannah Malone | Apr. 19, 2016

Alex Witze, science writer and journalist for Nature and Science News magazines, is on UW-Madison’s campus this week to discuss how to be a reporter in the current world of journalism and science.

CITY NEWS

Soglin requests moratorium on food, beverage businesses in downtown Madison

By Jake Skubish | Apr. 19, 2016

Mayor Paul Soglin addressed the city’s Plan Commission Monday to urge support for a moratorium on food and drink establishments in downtown Madison until the completion of a retail study of the area.

CITY NEWS

Madison police search for suspects in homicide

By Miller Jozwiak | Apr. 19, 2016

One person was killed and another injured with non-life threatening injuries early Tuesday at 7436 Mineral Point Rd, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

UW-Madison faculty and administration shared resources and initiatives to promote discussion about campus climate.

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UW-Madison officials, faculty promote further discussion on campus climate

By Madeline Heim | Apr. 19, 2016

UW-Madison faculty and administration are sharing strategies for furthering campus climate discussions in the wake of several incidents of hate and bias within the last few months.

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UW-Madison research indicates meditation can improve attention span

By Peter Coutu | Apr. 19, 2016

A study published April 18 by Scientific Reports journal, conducted by UW-Madison researchers, indicated that short meditation exercises can help improve the attention span of those who multitask with different forms of media.

State Attorney General Brad Schimel filed an appeal Monday on a decision made last week by Dane County Circuit Court Judge William Foust to remove Wisconsin’s right-to-work law.

STATE NEWS

State appeals court decision to strike down right-to-work

By Emily Curtis | Apr. 18, 2016

State Attorney General Brad Schimel filed an appeal Monday on a Dane County judge’s decision to remove Wisconsin’s right-to-work law.

Mayor Paul Soglin joined municipal leaders across the country, challenging President Donald Trump’s immigration ban through an amicus brief.

CITY NEWS

Mayor Soglin prohibits city staff travel to North Carolina in wake of ‘religious freedom’ law

By Noah Habenstreit | Apr. 18, 2016

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin said in a letter Monday he is prohibiting city government employees from traveling to North Carolina until further notice, citing “state-sanctioned LGBT discrimination.”

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Campus organizations foster awareness of sustainable, affordable food options

By Luisa de Vogel and Martha Morganstein | Apr. 18, 2016

Every Monday night, community members gather in the basement of the Crossing church on University Avenue to enjoy Family Dinner Night hosted by the organization Slow Food UW.

CAMPUS NEWS

Madison boasts popular bike trails

By Jake Powers and Miller Jozwiak | Apr. 18, 2016

Madison has always been perceived as a biking community, and as the weather has started to turn this spring, that’s all the more evident, with thousands of bicyclists hitting the network of trails that interconnect most of the city.

STATE NEWS

State and local officials lead charge in fight against dementia

By Andrew Bahl | Apr. 18, 2016

As more and more people nationwide are being diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s, Wisconsin lawmakers, activists and researchers are working to ensure the state remains a leader in supporting families touched by the diseases. An estimated 115,000 Wisconsinites suffer from some form of dementia, according to the state Department of Health Services, but that number is expected to more than double by 2040 as the state’s population grows.

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UW-Madison community works to reduce sexual violence on campus

By Sammy Gibbons and Kelsey O'Hara | Apr. 18, 2016

On April 9, UW-Madison students received an email briefly describing a first-degree sexual assault that occurred just after 10 p.m.

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Center for Healthy Minds researches best ways to improve mental health, well being

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Apr. 18, 2016

For most people, exercise includes breaking a sweat by lifting weights, going for a run or playing a game of pick-up basketball. However, researchers at UW-Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds focus on training the mind in order to seek better health.

CITY NEWS

Anti-vaccine movement persists despite being disproven

By Miller Jozwiak | Apr. 17, 2016

The anti-vax movement gained traction in the news after the first Measles death in 12 years was reported last spring.

The skills and knowledge developed in UW-Madison classrooms lead to a stronger class of ROTC members on campus.

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UW-Madison ROTC provides military with well-rounded leaders

By Betsy Osterberger | Apr. 17, 2016

When a student graduates from high school with hopes of becoming an officer in the military, they have three options: They can apply to a military academy, enter a 12 to 14 week program after college called Officer Candidate School or join the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).

Gov. Scott Walker criticized faculty opposition to UW-System President Ray Cross in a statement Tuesday.

STATE NEWS

Scott Walker signs bill expanding teacher loan program to rural counties

By Katie Moakley | Apr. 16, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill Thursday that would expand the state’s teacher loan program to include rural areas.

STATE NEWS

New federal report shows improving state economy

By Ningyuan Ma | Apr. 16, 2016

A Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Thursday shows Wisconsin has had more private-sector jobs in recent months and that the unemployment rate has dropped slightly in March. The state Department of Workforce Development released the report, covering unemployment and employment statistics based on seasonally adjusted estimates in Wisconsin.