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Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School
Encouraging innovative education or taking funding from public schools?
Feb 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
UW System President Embraces AI
Jay Rothman says artificial intelligence is transforming the state’s public universities.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
State Could Pay Vets To Work in Rural Counties
Program is similar to existing grants offered to doctors, dentists who practice in rural areas.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program
Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes
One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
UW-Madison Closes DEI Division
The university is not ending any scholarships, support programs for minority students.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Bill, pending Senate approval, would make it harder for students to get student aid, attend technical college part time.
May 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Republican Plan to Slash Federal Student Loans Threatens Wisconsin
Half of state students could be hit by cuts to Pell Grants, student loans and more.
May 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees
They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit
Gerard Randall owes MPS for services not provided by Milwaukee Education Partnership.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Meet the Candidates For City Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Proposal Would Halt Gain-of-Function Research in Wisconsin
Method has been under scrutiny since COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises
Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Protect the Rights of Student Journalists
17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Larry Gallup
GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
GOP State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on UW System Liberal Bias
Hearing held in response to results of free speech survey.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
GOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’
Rep. Dave Murphy accuses universities of 'indoctrinating' students.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW System President Wants Tuition Freeze Extended
New system leader Jay Rothman will recommend extension to the UW Board of Regents.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Private Universities Enrollment Down 10%
Young people questioning value of college, given costs and likely student debt?
May 31st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members
But will Republican Legislature approve the nominees?
May 5th, 2022 by Henry Redman
UW System To Survey Students on Free Speech
Amid national debate on campus free speech, will gather data that might guide policy changes.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
GOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations
Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Senate Debates High School Sports Eligibility
Should virtual and charter school students be able to participate in district school’s extracurriculars?
Feb 24th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
More Layoffs Coming at Marquette?
University administrators say no. Staff fear more cuts to come.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Dare Evers to Veto Bill
Their COVID-19 bill includes immunity from liability for businesses violating pandemic restrictions.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn
Troubles At Marquette University
$20 million shortfall, declining enrollment, half-empty dormitories, faculty discontent.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Terry Falk
Midwest Colleges Experience 5.7% Enrollment Drop
Marquette University saw 16.5% drop in new freshman enrollment.
Oct 17th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities
Report: Wisconsin’s public university funding below five neighboring states, down 42% since 2006.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Carthage College Slashing Tuition by 30%
To reduce “sticker shock,” Kenosha college will cut tuition from $45,100 to $31,500.
Sep 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Is John McAdams a Bully?
MU professor calls it free speech. But faculty seeks new policy against cyberbullying.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
