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Marquette Accused of Pushing Lower-Income Families Toward Risky Loans
MU among 41 colleges named in national report on schools favoring wealthier families.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin
'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'
Mar 4th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding
But Republicans said most of his budget proposal would be 'dead on arrival.'
Feb 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
A Christmas Gift List For State Officials
What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
What To Ask The Candidate Knocking On Your Door
Legislative candidates want your vote. You should ask them these questions.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Steven Walters
State Funds 10 Milwaukee Real Estate Projects
From cargo to veterans, Meta House to Milwaukee Rep, new program boosts local efforts.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
How Higher Ed Institutions Are Shrinking
It's a stunning trend: Four-year and two-year campuses are cutting back, merging, closing.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Steven Walters
Concordia University Is Latest College To Face Financial Challenges
Move follows 2023 closing of nearby Cardinal Stritch University
Feb 16th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Bill Ends Race-Based College Aid, Retention Programs In Wisconsin
Republican bill bars consideration of race in scholarships, grants and loans.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Vos Threatens UW Pay Raises Unless Campuses Eliminate DEI Staff
$100 million already approved in state budget could be withheld.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Dismiss 13th Call for Special Session
In 5 years, Legislators have shot down every such call by the governor, with one exception.
Aug 14th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State’s Technical Colleges Have Financial Clout
They’re much better funded than the UW System. Why?
Jul 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County
County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Evers, Vos Argue Over Amended State Budget
Evers reshaped budget with 51 partial vetoes, trades words with Republicans.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Evers Signs Budget But Reduces Tax Cut
Budget boosts K-12 spending, shared revenue to local governments and saves some UW DEI staff.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
GOP Bill Requires UW to Admit Top 5% Of All High School Graduates
Including from all other states. How would this impact Wisconsin's low-income students?
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
How Evers Can Change Budget With Partial Vetoes
He could veto top tax bracket cut. He could also veto entire budget bill.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Following Supreme Court Ruling, UW System Reviewing Its Race-Based Admissions Rules
Wisconsin conservatives applaud ruling, though its actual impact in state is unclear.
Jun 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Many State Businesses Embrace DEI
Future of Wisconsin's workforce depends on attracting young and diverse employees, business experts say.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College
Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut
GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk
Vos Pushed to End Technical Colleges Taxing Authority
Amendment's author was unknown. Drafting files show Assembly Speaker requested it.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention
"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."
Jun 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer
Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
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
UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike
First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
GOP Building Commission Members Reject Gov. Evers’ $3.8 Billion Plan, Setting Up Budget Showdown
State building commission deadlocks on every funding proposal.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW President Pursuing 5% Tuition Increase
Tuition at state's four-year colleges has been frozen for a decade.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Evers Proposes $3.8 Billion in Building Projects
Nearly $1.8 billion of spending on public buildings is for UW System.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Gov. Evers Proposes $305 Million Increase For UW System
Budget proposal, subject to Legislature approval, includes tuition waiver program for low-income students.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Tax Cuts, Increased School Funding
Republicans blast budget, call it 'devoid of reality.'
Feb 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Shawn Johnson
Evers Appoints Joan Prince to UW Board of Regents
Governor has now appointed board majority, though not all approved by Senate.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman
UW System Conservative Students Feel Political Pressure In Class
Survey of 10,000 students finds varying views on free speech, pressure from instructors.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Out-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System
Up 63% over last decade, mostly at UW-Madison, but also at UWM.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed
Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
UW System Creates Midwest Tuition Rate
Aims to continue flow of midwestern students after Illinois pulls out of regional exchange program.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!
Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
UW System Quietly Adds More Charter Schools It Oversees
Now up to 13 K-12 schools, including one that's part of a for-profit chain.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
UW System to Relaunch Student Free Speech Survey
Underwritten by John Menard-funded institution.
Nov 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Workforce May Shrink by 2030
Report projects loss of 130,000 workers, unless there is in migration to Wisconsin.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
Ernesto Chacon Will Be Honored For His Advocacy for Milwaukee’s Latino Community
UW-Milwaukee will honor civil rights leader.
Oct 13th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
After UWM Lawsuit Loss, City Could Rewrite Historic Preservation Ordinance
Change would be a safeguard on state-owned buildings.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Loses Again In Bid To Prevent Columbia Hospital Demolition
All of the windows now gone from the building while city seeks appeals court ruling.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
UW System Circulating Free Speech Survey Again This Fall
Privately funded survey drew criticism in the past, and led to resignation of one University Chancellor.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
UW Campuses Help Students Who Were In Foster Care
Fostering Success began at UW-Stout in 2013. ‘We know it’s effective.’
Sep 5th, 2022 by John Davis
UW System Considers Automatic Admission of High School Graduates
Goal is to stem enrollment declines and improve access to higher education.
Aug 20th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
UW System Budget Request Increases By $262 Million
Plan is to boost employee pay by 8% in 2025.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
UW System Proposal Waives Tuition for Low-Income Students
Could have biggest impact on UWM students, chancellor Mark Mone says.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court Says Natural Resources Board Member Can Stay
Legislature won't okay Evers appointee to replace Fred Prehn so Prehn won’t step down.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Kleefisch, Nicholson Promise Overhaul of UW Regents
GOP challengers for governor promise to recall, replace Evers’ 9 appointees to the board.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Henry Redman
In a First, Women To Lead UW Regents
Karen Walsh elected president, Amy Blumenfeld Bogost the VP of UW System board.
Jun 11th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
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
Wisconsin Cities, Airports End Mask Orders
In response to federal court’s order, masks now optional at the airport.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Thompson Won’t Run For Governor
Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
The Fight Over Columbia Hospital
Council poised to give building historic protection; UWM could sue.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Report Finds Tax Shift to State’s Poorest
Since 1980 taxes for bottom 20% doubled while rate for top 1% dropped by 30%.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87
First women Lt. Governor in state history had five-decade career in public service.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha
Senate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Calls For Action on Budget Surplus
State of the State speech calls for special session of Legislature to pass his tax rebate.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
School Districts Spending Pandemic Funds
Wisconsin schools got $2.2 billion federal funding to spend by 2024, with more to come.
Feb 8th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
MPS Is Still a Capitol Football
Latest proposal to break up school system is latest of such proposals going back decades.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Steven Walters
UW Prison Education Program Growing
Initiative created in December 2020 has gotten nearly $6 million in public and private grants.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Jay Rothman Named UW System President
Milwaukee attorney and Foley & Lardner CEO has never held a university leadership position.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
2 Finalists for UW System President
Regents pick Milwaukee attorney and CEO Jay Rothman, and UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt.
Jan 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
COVID-19 Cases Rising At State Universities
Largest universities see record cases among students and staff heading into spring semester.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Tommy Thompson Resigning From UW-System Interim Presidency
A Board of Regents committee is selecting a replacement for the former governor.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
How To End Prison Gerrymandering
It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'
Dec 16th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
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
UW Campuses Face Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors
Thompson says system 'cannot afford to jeopardize millions of dollars in federal contracts.’
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
UW System Will Comply with Federal Vaccine Mandate
Ignoring the mandate would cost universities millions in federal contracts.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
UW System Funding Reserves Up $189 Million
Huge spending cuts during COVID-19 created surpluses across the system.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
UW System Vaccination Rates Vary Widely
91% of UW-Madison students vaccinated, versus just 38% at UW-Parkside.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Nass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System
Thompson, system leaders refuses to submit mask and testing rules for Republican approval.
Sep 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Majority Leader Opposes Suing UW
Steineke backs Thompson’s resistance to legislative oversight of UW System pandemic rules.
Aug 29th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Thompson Will Disobey Republican Order
‘I am going to stand my ground, keep students safe and healthy,’ says UW leader and former GOP governor.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Let Us Run the UW System
We answer to the Board of Regents and are responsible of the health of students. Let us do our job.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Tommy Thompson
UW Campuses Vary on Mask Policy
UWM among eight state universities requiring them. Others hint it may be voluntary.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Thompson Resists GOP Oversight of UW-System COVID-19 Plans
Republican lawmakers passed legislation seizing final authority over UW-System COVID-19 plans.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination
All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
GOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures
Thompson warned that ending UW System control would be "biggest threat.”
Aug 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies
State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White
GOP Donor, Not Legislature, Announces Agenda
WMC reveals that surprise legislative session seeks to override Evers veto of bill slashing unemployment benefits.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students
Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Search Committee for UW System President Named
19-member committee chosen by UW Regent, with emphasis on tradition of shared governance.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Henry Redman
How UW System Fought the Pandemic
Saving lives by administering 1.2 million COVID-19 tests and 264,000 doses of the vaccine.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Tommy Thompson
New UW Regents Chair Faces Challenges
Top issue: search for UW system president to replace Tommy Thompson.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by John Torinus
UW System Freshmen Applications Up 30%
A sign students are ready to "leave the pandemic behind,” Thompson says.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
GOP Legislators Approve $1.5 Billion Construction Budget
$1 billion less than Evers budget for state, UW System projects.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Laurel White
UW Regents Elect First Native American President
Edmund Manydeeds is new president of UW System Board of Regents.
Jun 5th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
GOP Bills Would Ban Critical Race Theory in Wisconsin Schools
Legislation is similar to other Republican bills being pushed around the country.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
GOP Budget Lifts UW Tuition Freeze
Committee votes to end tuition freeze on undergraduate students maintained for 8 years.
May 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Advocates, Opponents Clash Over Transgender Athletics Bills
Legislation would ban transgender girls and women from playing on female athletics teams.
May 26th, 2021 by Laurel White
Legislature Considering Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes
Legislation would ban transgender women and girls from participating in athletics on female teams.
May 24th, 2021 by Laurel White
