Tommy Thompson, a former Governor of the State of Wisconsin.
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Goodwill Donating Building To Charter School
Former factory building would be donated to Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Schools Not Providing State Mandated Native American History
1989 Wisconsin law requires teaching of their history, culture and treaty rights.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Terry Falk
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
Michels’ Cash, Trump’s Backing Pay Off
His victory is a defeat for Vos, Walker, and leaves tough questions for a divided party.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Steven Walters
UWM’s New Chemistry Building Rises
Building will be a gateway to STEM education on UWM campus.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Thompson Endorses Michels for Governor
Is Thompson backing a fellow 'builder'? Seeking political relevancy in fractured Republican party?
Aug 8th, 2022 by Steven Walters
8 Republicans, 2 Democrats Running for Lt. Governor
Crowded Republican primary includes two state senators. Democrats include non-profit leader and a state representative.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
What Would Tim Michels Do As Governor?
Despite a rapid ascent in the polls, it's unclear what the Republican businessman is running on.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Trump, Thompson Endorsements Boost Michels in GOP Primary For Governor
After nearly a year of campaigning Kleefisch’s lead has evaporated.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
New State Elections Commission Chair Seeks to Restore Faith in Elections
GOP appointee Don Millis wants to pursue all complaints, increase audits of voting machines.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Why Gableman Courts Controversy
His latest blowup in the courtroom is part of a pattern.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Steven Walters
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
Vos Appoints Attorney Don Millis to Elections Commission
Republican previously served on WEC, and decades ago, on Wisconsin Elections Board.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
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
Gerrymandering For Personal Gain
Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.
May 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Worker Shortage Is Top Issue In Race For Governor
Shortage is so extreme some businesses have closed or reduced services.
May 17th, 2022 by John Torinus
UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor
Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.
May 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
May 9th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Tim Michels Is No Political ‘Outsider’
Candidate for governor has long record of political donations, lobbying, state contracts.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Look Out For Tim Michels
He could shake up the Republican primary for governor
Apr 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Local Activists Pen Novel About Workers Rights
‘Standing Up: Tales of Struggle,’ by Ellen Bravo and Larry Miller, fictionalizes struggles of workers.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State
Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Thompson Won’t Run For Governor
Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
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
Fewer High School Grads Choosing College
State’s 2-year campuses, technical colleges see big enrollment drops amid a hot labor market.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor
Could stand out as the moderate in a five-candidate Republican primary.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
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
The Gableman Conspiracy ‘Circus’
Offers hours of conspiracy-laden testimony and new report pushing to decertify 2020 election which Republican calls illegal, a ‘fool’s errand.'
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Rep. Ramthun’s Resume Looks Fishy
Declines to answer questions about unspecified corporate positions he claims.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by John Torinus
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
Parents May ‘Break Up’ MPS
Majority of city students may eventually attend alternatives to traditional Milwaukee Public Schools.
Feb 8th, 2022 by George Mitchell
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
Construction Underway On $118 Million UW-Milwaukee Building
University developing new chemistry building, STEM gateway.
Feb 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
School Voucher Lobby Wants More State Funding
Pushing for more public funding of private schools.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
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
Primary For Governor Continues Century-Old Reform
This was the first state to hold primary elections. Kleefisch vs. Nicholson is latest example.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Started National Education Movement
School choice started here, and now has 76 programs in 32 states.
Jan 28th, 2022 by George Mitchell
Nicholson Enters Race For Governor
Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’
Jan 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
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
How Absentee Ballot Boxes Became Illegal
Used in 40 states and backed by Republicans, until their new push to make them illegal.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
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
Tommy Thompson Won’t Rule Out Another Run for Governor
Thompson served four terms as governor from 1987 to 2001. He recently served as interim UW-System president.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Will Evers’ Pardons Hurt Him In Election?
He’s bragging about setting a record. Will Republicans use it in attack ad?
Jan 10th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
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
Vos Has Dreadful Record on COVID-19
Offering cynicism and incompetence as state approaches 950,000 cases and 9,800 deaths.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
UWM Chancellor Gets 32% Pay Hike
Regents also hike UW-Madison chancellor pay 21.7%. Faculty leader protests decision.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Tommy Thompson For Governor?
He might welcome an overture from Republican Party. And add depth to 2022 campaign.
Dec 12th, 2021 by John Torinus
UW Regents Consider Raises For Top Leaders
Pay for chancellors, presidents trails that at other universities. But so does pay for faculty.
Dec 12th, 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
Why Evers Is In Trouble
A Glenn Youngkin-type Republican could beat him. But is there any GOP candidate like that in Wisconsin?
Nov 15th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
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
Pardons On The Ballot in 2022?
Evers restarted a program that Walker left untouched for eight years.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
Kleefisch Tries To Ape Trump
And the results are, ah, pretty weird.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
UW System Vaccination Rates Vary Widely
91% of UW-Madison students vaccinated, versus just 38% at UW-Parkside.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Keep Tommy As UW System President
He’s been a great success. Why not keep him on the job?
Sep 16th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
McCoshen Won’t Run for Governor
Lobbyist and former Thompson aide had traveled state for a year.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Builds Image for Giving Pardons
Giving more per year than any recent predecessors. But far behind 'Julius the Just.'
Sep 13th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Thompson Right On UW System Future
Blue-ribbon commission needed to address falling enrollment, massive challenges.
Sep 10th, 2021 by John Torinus
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
Republicans Divided Over Election Audits
Are you with Team Vos or Team Brandtjen? Fish for unproven problems or overturn 2020 election?
Sep 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Henry Redman
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
UW System Prez Not Backing Down On Mask Mandate
Interim President Tommy Thompson warns GOP legislators not to pick a fight.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Henry Redman
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
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
UWM Institutes Pandemic Restrictions
Despite Republican objections, requires testing for unvaccinated and masks indoors for all.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman
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
The Race Is On For Lt. Governor
The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters
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
UW System Bolsters State Workforce
Investments in UW System will support Wisconsin's workforce needs.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Tommy Thompson
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
Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History
Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
City Groups Receive Coastal Grants
More than $113,000 in grants for a canoe-kayak trail map app, river cleanup and bicycle trail study.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Republican Class Warfare
It hurts their own voters in Wisconsin. How do they get away with it?
Jun 29th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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
Why Do Politicians Become Lobbyists?
Elected-jobs aren't forever, and lobbyists help guide elected officials through the revolving door separating politics and lobbying.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Steven Walters
School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut
GOP approved school aid will replace local property tax money, keep school funding flat.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Republican Lawmakers Advance $3.4 Billion Tax Cut
State legislators propose cuts to income, property and business taxes.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided
Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?
Jun 14th, 2021 by Steven Walters
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
Marquette Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
Beloit College and Lawrence University will also require vaccinations.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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 Budget Lifts UW Tuition Freeze
Committee votes to end tuition freeze on undergraduate students maintained for 8 years.
May 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Bill Would Ban UW-System Vaccine Requirements
Two GOP lawmakers want to prohibit public campuses from requiring COVID-19 vaccine.
May 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman
GOP Report Proposes Regionalized UW-System
Interim system President Thompson doesn't support regional consolidation of university functions.
May 7th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Support Medicaid Expansion
More and more do. Robin Vos could learn from them and from state’s history.
May 3rd, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Investment Needed in State’s Universities
The need is big but the payback to Wisconsin's economy is much bigger.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Tommy Thompson
Search for UW System President Starting Soon
Last search, led by UW Regent Michael M. Grebe, ended in controversy and indecision.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
UW System Has Aging, Rundown Buildings
UW-Madison’s Van Hise Hall crumbling. Evers, Thompson push for capital budget funding.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Law Professor to Run for Attorney General
UW-Madison’s Ryan Owens the second Republican to enter race against Josh Kaul.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
Thompson Pushes Unified UW System Programs
Other state’s online universities "taking 35 to 40% of our students," he warns.
Apr 10th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
