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Legislator calls for ban on powdered alcohol

By Jane Roberts | Mar. 12, 2015

Wisconsin could soon join a number of states that ban the sale of powdered alcohol ahead of its proposed sale this summer.

Emily Buck

CAMPUS NEWS

Chancellor Blank to hold talks on proposed UW System cuts

By Jane Roberts | Feb. 9, 2015

UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank will host a series of forums this week to discuss Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed cuts to the UW System budget.

NEWS

Election oversight board defends actions to Legislative leaders

By Jane Roberts | Jan. 26, 2015

Government Accountability Board members have been closely involved in overseeing investigations into Gov. Scott Walker’s recall campaign, Board Chairman Judge Gerald C. Nichol wrote in a letter to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, Thursday.

NEWS

Wisconsin politicians disagree over outlook of state’s economy

By Jane Roberts | Nov. 20, 2014

The state of Wisconsin could face a $2.2 billion budget shortfall by mid-2017, according to a report released by the state Thursday.

Haley Henschel

NEWS

Republican Brad Schimel beats Susan Happ to become next state attorney general

By Jane Roberts | Nov. 5, 2014

Republican Brad Schimel has been named Wisconsin’s new attorney general, drawing approximately 51.6 percent of the vote, compared to approximately 45.4 percent for Democrat Susan Happ.

NEWS

State agency reports voting numbers on par with 2012 Recall Election

By Ariel Shapiro and Jane Roberts | Oct. 30, 2014

Wisconsin election officials are projecting voter turnout for Tuesday’s election to be similar to that of the 2012 Recall Election, according to Government Accountability Board spokesperson Michael Haas.

NEWS

State unemployment falls to 5.5 percent

By Jane Roberts | Oct. 16, 2014

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate fell to 5.5 percent in September, reaching its lowest point since October 2008, according to a state agency report.

NEWS

Voter ID opponents appeal to High Court

By Jane Roberts | Oct. 2, 2014

Civil rights lawyers filed an emergency appeal Thursday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to declare Wisconsin’s voter ID law unconstitutional.

NEWS

State Superintendent tackles achievement gap in Wisconsin schools

By Jane Roberts | Sep. 25, 2014

When it comes to the educational achievement gap between black and white students, Wisconsin is the worst offender in the nation, State Superintendent Tony Evers said.

NEWS

Conservative nonprofit sues Madison school system for collective bargaining violations

By Jane Roberts | Sep. 11, 2014

A nonprofit legal firm in Milwaukee filed suit Wednesday against the Madison Metropolitan School District, Board of Education and teachers’ union for using a labor contract they say was negotiated using collective bargaining practices made illegal by Gov. Scott Walker’s Act 10 legislation.