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Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off

Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off

Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?

State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court

State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court

Cory Tomczyk sued the Pilot & Review for defamation for reporting he used anti-gay slur.

UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’

UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’

Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.

Study Committee Will Consider Future of UW System

Study Committee Will Consider Future of UW System

Declining enrollment and fiscal constraints among the issues being considered.

The State of Politics: Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates
The State of Politics

Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates

Few rank-and-file delegates from past conventions are included. Why?

WisGOP Announces RNC Delegates and Alternates
The State of Politics: Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate
The State of Politics

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate

In one year he vetoed 32% of all legislative bills, compared to 3.7% for average governor.

Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses

Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses

Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.

Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations
Bill Would Allow New Bars To Offer Indoor Cigar, Pipe Smoking

Bill Would Allow New Bars To Offer Indoor Cigar, Pipe Smoking

City of Milwaukee could support the bill, but raised questions over regulation.

Your Right to Know: Protect The Press From Bogus Lawsuits
Your Right to Know

Protect The Press From Bogus Lawsuits

Legal costs can put publications out of business. Other states' laws help stop this.

The State of Politics: Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees
The State of Politics

Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees

Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.

GOP Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Work Permits For Young Workers

GOP Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Work Permits For Young Workers

Proposal would eliminate "red tape" in hiring 14- and 15-year-old workers.

Proposal Would Help Media Outlets Hit With Frivolous, Costly Lawsuits

Proposal Would Help Media Outlets Hit With Frivolous, Costly Lawsuits

Democrats' proposal inspired by lawsuit from GOP senator against Wausau publication.

Wausau Pilot statement on anti-SLAPP legislation
Senator Melissa Agard and Representative Jimmy Anderson Introduce Anti-SLAPP Legislation
Press Release

Senator Melissa Agard and Representative Jimmy Anderson Introduce Anti-SLAPP Legislation

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation are a tool used by the powerful and well-connected

Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders

Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders

Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.

Wisconsin Billionaires Bankroll Efforts To Shrink State’s Social Safety Net

Wisconsin Billionaires Bankroll Efforts To Shrink State’s Social Safety Net

Quiet lobbying backed by major GOP benefactors like the Uihleins and Bradley Foundation.

Vote Tracking Bill Has Bipartisan Support

Vote Tracking Bill Has Bipartisan Support

Proposal would allow state's absentee voters to track status of their vote.