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NEWS

Fetal tissue amendment would allow already obtained tissue for research

By Negassi Tesfamichael and Andrew Bahl | Sep. 7, 2015

Fetal tissue acquired before 2015 could be used for research under an amendment proposed Friday to a bill which would have banned that practice along with future acquisition of fetal tissue. However, UW-Madison Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education Marsha Mailick said in a statement the change would still hinder research efforts. "Setting a 2015 sunset would close the door on countless treatments and cures and put our scientists and state biomedical industry at tremendous disadvantage," Mailick said in the statement.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Sexual assault reported in university residence hall Sunday

By By Bri Maas | Sep. 7, 2015

The UW-Madison Police Department sent a crime notice Sunday alerting students to a sexual assault on campus. The reported assault occurred early Sunday morning in a university residence hall.

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Feingold discusses cost of college with UW-Madison students

By Leo Vartorella | Sep. 6, 2015

Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., held a roundtable discussion with students Friday at Ian’s Pizza on State Street to talk about college affordability and student debt.

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CITY NEWS

City committee joins opposition to proposed time limit for benches, sidewalks

By Laura Grulke | Sep. 3, 2015

Madison’s narrative on homelessness lengthened Thursday as another of several committees discussed Mayor Paul Soglin’s proposed ordinance to limit the amount of time a person may sit in public spaces.

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NEWS

Democrats sponsor bill to target high insurance rates

By Andrew Bahl | Sep. 3, 2015

Legislative Democrats introduced a bill Thursday that would give the state greater ability to combat what they say are some of the highest health insurance rate increases in the nation.

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NEWS

PAC supporting Gov. Scott Walker releases first TV spot

By Lilly Price | Sep. 3, 2015

The super PAC backing Gov. Scott Walker for president released its first television ad Thursday, which will run on major Iowa networks until the state’s caucus in February.

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CITY NEWS

Restorative justice makes way to Dane County

By By Negassi Tesfamichael | Sep. 2, 2015

Dane County announced Tuesday a restorative justice pilot program to reduce the number of citations youth receive and decrease the likelihood of repeat offenders later in life.

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CITY NEWS

Police arrest homeless man for indecent exposure

By By Negassi Tesfamichael | Sep. 2, 2015

Madison police arrested a 20-year-old homeless man Tuesday for “lewd behavior” after exposing himself Monday afternoon during a funeral memorial service.

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NEWS

Legislature hears testimony on proposal to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood

By Andrew Bahl | Sep. 2, 2015

An Assembly health committee heard testimony on two bills Wednesday that would further restrict Planned Parenthood’s operations in Wisconsin.

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CAMPUS NEWS

REACH program aims to make large classes feel smaller, more interactive

By Bri Maas | Sep. 2, 2015

As classes began Wednesday, more than 2,000 undergraduate students filed into crowded lecture sections of Chemistry 103, one of the largest courses at UW-Madison. Making classes like these feel smaller is the goal of a new campus-wide initiative aimed at enriching student learning.

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW professor awarded for research into mental illness

By Ellie Herman | Sep. 2, 2015

UW-Madison professor Ned Kalin will be accepting an award in Amsterdam this week for his work with anxiety and depression, according to a university statement released Wednesday.

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CITY NEWS

Soglin releases his city budget proposal

By By Julie Spitzer and Negassi Tesfamichael | Sep. 1, 2015

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin presented the 2016 Executive Capital Budget Tuesday, which aims to improve infrastructure and drive economic growth while accommodating a diverse community.

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CITY NEWS

Independent report recommends county-wide race equity plan

By By Negassi Tesfamichael | Sep. 1, 2015

Dane County released a report investigating the county government’s practices and proposed a four-year plan to promote racial equity in various operations, from hiring practices to community outreach.

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NEWS

Gov. Scott Walker hits bumps on road to White House

By Andrew Bahl | Sep. 1, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker is ramping up his campaign in an effort to combat sagging poll numbers, including the results of one released Monday that places him fifth in Iowa. The governor, who announced his long-expected presidential campaign in July, recently unveiled healthcare and foreign policy proposals.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold remembers his days in Sellery Hall on campaign trail

By Andrew Bahl | Aug. 31, 2015

Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., visited his alma mater Monday to help a family move into Sellery Hall and reminisce about his days as a Badger. As a freshman at UW-Madison 44 years ago, Feingold left his room at Sellery Hall to make way for a friend of his roommate.

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CITY NEWS

Former police chief and community organizers debate best policing practices

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Aug. 18, 2015

Community members gathered to find solutions to tensions between the police force and minority residents during a panel discussion held Tuesday at UW-Madison’s Vilas Hall.

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NEWS

Walker joins crowded GOP field for first debate

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Aug. 6, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker saw his first debate action Thursday night at the GOP’s first debate of its presidential nominating process. The primetime debate, held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, featured the top 10 GOP candidates from an average of the five most recent national polls, with an additional debate of lesser regarded candidates held earlier that day.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Campus’ signature areas capture UW-Madison character

By Bailey Nachreiner-Mackesey | Jul. 15, 2015

The UW-Madison campus, spanning more than 930 acres of land and several zip codes, is home to many places that act as epicenters of campus life while drawing students together with the local community. Between the two student unions, more than 40 libraries and countless other popular spots, student life centers around the signature places that make up campus.

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CAMPUS NEWS

State budget leaves future of tenure uncertain

By Miller Jozwiak | Jul. 15, 2015

UW System professors no longer have tenure defined by state statutes as a result of Gov. Scott Walker’s 2015-’17 budget, which has left some worrying that university faculty and researchers will leave to find more secure jobs elsewhere.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Walker vetoes sections of budget, reveals changes to shared governance

By Ellie Herman | Jul. 15, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker signed the biennial state budget in Waukesha July 12, revealing the exact effects it will have on the UW-Madison community.