Rebecca Autrey
Doyle calls special session to discuss MPS legislation
By Rebecca Autrey | Dec. 10, 2009Gov. Jim Doyle has requested that the Wisconsin state Legislature meet in a special session next week to discuss Milwaukee Public Schools.
Activists protest abortion restrictions in health-care bill
By Rebecca Autrey | Dec. 3, 2009Activists gathered Wednesday on the steps of the state Capitol to protest abortion restrictions in the healthcare reform bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Reps. question Walker fundraising
By Rebecca Autrey | Nov. 12, 2009Two Democratic lawmakers are asking election and UW System officials to determine if an event for Milwaukee County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker violated state fundraising laws.
H1N1 vaccine shortage in Wisconsin
By Rebecca Autrey and Justine Colgan | Oct. 28, 2009University Health Services has postponed a Nov. 3 H1N1 vaccination clinic due to vaccine shortages throughout the entire state of Wisconsin.
UW System trying to revitalize four-year graduation contracts
By Rebecca Autrey | Sep. 3, 2009Some Wisconsin public universities are attempting to revive a systemwide program that guarantees graduation in four years for participants.
Lack of 'consumer confidence' during holidays worries retailers
By Rebecca Autrey | Dec. 11, 2008The poor economy is having a negative impact on consumer confidence, and retailers worry about the effect the economy will have on the holiday shopping season.
Wisconsin men's and women's swimming teams break records at the Texas Invitational over the weekend
By Rebecca Autrey | Dec. 9, 2008The Badgers set the bar high for themselves as they had impressive finishes in Texas over the weekend.
Wisconsin holds off New Hampshire
By Andrew Haffner and Rebecca Autrey | Nov. 24, 2008The No. 1 Wisconsin women's hockey team trips up No. 3 New Hampshire over the weekend.
Lawton pushes value of liberal education in current economy
By Rebecca Autrey | Nov. 24, 2008Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton promoted the value of liberal education at a UW System conference about educating students for 21st century challenges.