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GOP budget committee co-chairs say UW public authority proposal is out

GOP budget committee co-chairs say UW public authority proposal is out

by Sarah Zimmermann
May 6, 2015
Walker signs rideshare regulation bill

Walker signs rideshare regulation bill

by Sarah Zimmermann
May 4, 2015
UW researchers construct model to cost-effectively restore fish habitats

UW researchers construct model to cost-effectively restore fish habitats

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 29, 2015
Democrat introduces bill to increase Wisconsin minimum wage to $15 per hour

Democrat introduces bill to increase Wisconsin minimum wage to $15 per hour

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 29, 2015
Quiz: So you think you know Madison...

Quiz: So you think you know Madison…

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 27, 2015
So, there's a market for Scott Walker bumper stickers

So, there’s a market for Scott Walker bumper stickers

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 24, 2015
Bill would decriminalize small possessions of marijuana

Bill would decriminalize small possessions of marijuana

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 22, 2015
Senate passes rideshare regulation bill, vote to remove waiting period for handguns

Senate passes rideshare regulation bill, vote to remove waiting period for handguns

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 22, 2015
Trade Mission in China promotes Wisconsin dairy products

Trade Mission in China promotes Wisconsin dairy products

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 21, 2015
Madison wants to remodel and add activities to Philosopher's Grove

Madison wants to remodel and add activities to Philosopher’s Grove

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 21, 2015
Walker declares bird flu emergency in Wisconsin

Walker declares bird flu emergency in Wisconsin

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 21, 2015
Poll shows Wisconsin disapproves of cuts to UW System

Poll shows Wisconsin disapproves of cuts to UW System

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 16, 2015
Police arrest Young Gifted and Black protesters for blocking East Washington Avenue

Police arrest Young Gifted and Black protesters for blocking East Washington Avenue

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 15, 2015
Take a hit of this: marijuana legalization bill introduced

Take a hit of this: marijuana legalization bill introduced

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 14, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker's proposal in his biennial budget to end the Chapter 220 voluntary integration program is an attack on equal access to education.

Walker moves to retain Wisconsin Idea in budget proposal

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 13, 2015
Chief Deputy Jeff Hook during the press conference Monday

Sheriff’s Office investigates death of man found in Lake Mendota as homicide

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 13, 2015
Wisconsin had highest unemployment rate for African Americans in the U.S. in 2014

Wisconsin had highest unemployment rate for African Americans in the U.S. in 2014

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 10, 2015
The 11 bills Walker signed into law this week

The 11 bills Walker signed into law this week

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 10, 2015
Rep. Kapenga is running for Wisconsin Senate

Rep. Kapenga is running for Wisconsin Senate

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 9, 2015
Badger Herald archival photo of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. January 27, 2014.

Schimel appeals ruling on Wisconsin abortion admitting privileges law

by Sarah Zimmermann
April 8, 2015
What's on the ballot: Everything you need to know about the upcoming April 7 election

What’s on the ballot: Everything you need to know about the upcoming April 7 election

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 27, 2015
Property tax cuts on business equipment could decrease funds for local government

Property tax cuts on business equipment could decrease funds for local government

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 25, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court turns away challenge to voter ID law

U.S. Supreme Court turns away challenge to voter ID law

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 23, 2015
Koval criticizes city alders' lack of support for the police department

Koval criticizes city alders’ lack of support for the police department

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 20, 2015
Unions denied injunction in right-to-work lawsuit

Unions denied injunction in right-to-work lawsuit

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 20, 2015
This is why Madison Metro's buses are overcrowded

This is why Madison Metro’s buses are overcrowded

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 19, 2015
Top Republican says public authority plan 'might be on life-support'

Top Republican says public authority plan ‘might be on life-support’

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 18, 2015
Advocates looking for shorter wait for open records requests

Advocates looking for shorter wait for open records requests

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 17, 2015
Powdered alcohol gets federal approval

Powdered alcohol gets federal approval

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 13, 2015
Pitch Purrfect: UW study shows cats like their own music

Pitch Purrfect: UW study shows cats like their own music

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 11, 2015
Unions file lawsuit against right-to-work

Unions file lawsuit against right-to-work

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 11, 2015
MPD Chief addresses nation in interview after death of Tony Robinson

MPD Chief addresses nation in interview after death of Tony Robinson

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 11, 2015
It's official: Walker signs right-to-work into law

It’s official: Walker signs right-to-work into law

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 10, 2015
Wisconsin chosen as one of three states in nation for Criminal Justice Initiative

Wisconsin chosen as one of three states in nation for Criminal Justice Initiative

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 6, 2015

Watch the Assembly debate right-to-work bill in overnight session

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 5, 2015
Cross asks state budget committee to reduce proposed $300 million UW cut

Cross asks state budget committee to reduce proposed $300 million UW cut

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 4, 2015
Walker says he would sign bill banning abortions after 20 weeks

Walker says he would sign bill banning abortions after 20 weeks

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 4, 2015
Assembly committee hears testimony on right-to-work

Assembly committee hears testimony on right-to-work

by Sarah Zimmermann
March 3, 2015
Statewide initiative introduced to promote Wisconsin to young professionals

Statewide initiative introduced to promote Wisconsin to young professionals

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 27, 2015
Bioenergy Research Center files 100th patent application

Bioenergy Research Center files 100th patent application

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 27, 2015
Senate committee approves right to work bill as 2,000 protest at Capitol

Senate committee approves right to work bill as 2,000 protest at Capitol

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 25, 2015
New wheel design for manual wheelchairs eases physical strain for users

New wheel design for manual wheelchairs eases physical strain for users

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 24, 2015
United Council of UW Students address Walker's budget cuts at Capitol

United Council of UW Students address Walker’s budget cuts at Capitol

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 24, 2015
Wisconsin DOJ restarting prescription drug take-back program

Wisconsin DOJ restarting prescription drug take-back program

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 20, 2015
Bill would allow painting studios to obtain liquor licenses

Bill would allow painting studios to obtain liquor licenses

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 20, 2015
Republican gubernatorial candidate and Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker speaks at the Monona Terrace Tuesday, pledging to create jobs and businesses if elected governor.

Senate Committee approves Walker’s treasurer appointment to UW board

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 20, 2015
Walker administration to delay $100 million in debt payments

Walker administration to delay $100 million in debt payments

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 18, 2015
Walker's office denies communication with God

Walker’s office denies communication with God

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 17, 2015
UW would be able to keep research secret under Walker's proposed budget

UW would be able to keep research secret under Walker’s proposed budget

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 17, 2015
Walker announces staff changes for Department of Administration, Public Service Commission

Walker announces staff changes for Department of Administration, Public Service Commission

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 17, 2015
Walker said he is open to extending tuition cap for UW past 2017

Walker said he is open to extending tuition cap for UW past 2017

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 13, 2015
Assembly approves bill on hard alcohol samples in grocery stores

Assembly approves bill on hard alcohol samples in grocery stores

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 13, 2015
Walker is first potential GOP candidate to open Iowa office

Walker is first potential GOP candidate to open Iowa office

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 11, 2015
Report indicates improvements in Wisconsin's hospital quality

Report indicates improvements in Wisconsin’s hospital quality

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 11, 2015
Community members think MPD mental health initiative will benefit city

Community members think MPD mental health initiative will benefit city

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 10, 2015
Madison first in U.S. metropolitan areas for STEM graduates

Madison first in U.S. metropolitan areas for STEM graduates

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 6, 2015
University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank has raised concerns over UW's ability to attract top-notch faculty.

Blank addresses “too big” budget cuts, looks towards increasing out-of-state tuition

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 6, 2015
Gov. Scott Walker's proposal in his biennial budget to end the Chapter 220 voluntary integration program is an attack on equal access to education.

Walker outlines biennial budget, calling UW changes ‘bold proposal’

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 4, 2015
Lawmakers introduce bill that would require posters made with anti-human trafficking hotline

Lawmakers introduce bill that would require posters made with anti-human trafficking hotline

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 3, 2015
State treasurer is looking to eliminate his office

State treasurer is looking to eliminate his office

by Sarah Zimmermann
February 3, 2015
Lawmakers look to ban powdered alcohol in Wisconsin

Lawmakers look to ban powdered alcohol in Wisconsin

by Sarah Zimmermann
January 28, 2015
Proposal would include vaping in state smoking ban

Proposal would include vaping in state smoking ban

by Sarah Zimmermann
January 28, 2015
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson

Chief justice selection process could change under new amendment

by Sarah Zimmermann
January 23, 2015
Bill to propose mandatory retirement age for judges

Bill to propose mandatory retirement age for judges

by Sarah Zimmermann
January 20, 2015
Budget deficit looms over Walker's second term

Budget deficit looms over Walker’s second term

by Sarah Zimmermann
January 20, 2015
Walker highlights jobs, education during State of the State address

Walker highlights jobs, education during State of the State address

by Sarah Zimmermann
January 13, 2015
Testing and Evaluation Services gearing up for finals week

Testing and Evaluation Services gearing up for finals week

by Sarah Zimmermann
December 9, 2014
Madison group to play in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

Madison group to play in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

by Sarah Zimmermann
November 25, 2014
Bryson visits UW as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series

Bryson visits UW as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series

by Sarah Zimmermann
November 18, 2014

UW awarded $70 million to continue asthma research in inner city

by Sarah Zimmermann
November 10, 2014
UWPD sends 13 to detox on Halloween weekend, MPD numbers still unavailable

UWPD sends 13 to detox on Halloween weekend, MPD numbers still unavailable

by Sarah Zimmermann
November 4, 2014
Edgewater Hotel reopens with larger rooms, community space

Edgewater Hotel reopens with larger rooms, community space

by Sarah Zimmermann
October 28, 2014
Abuzz about honeybee shortage, Madison establishes bee task force

Abuzz about honeybee shortage, Madison establishes bee task force

by Sarah Zimmermann
October 23, 2014
College Democrats face College Republicans in gubernatorial showdown

College Democrats face College Republicans in gubernatorial showdown

by Sarah Zimmermann
October 17, 2014
Smartphone app allows everyday users to detect cosmic rays

Smartphone app allows everyday users to detect cosmic rays

by Sarah Zimmermann
October 2, 2014

UW System announces task force on sexual violence

by Sarah Zimmermann
September 29, 2014
SSFC unanimously approves eligibility for PAVE

SSFC unanimously approves eligibility for PAVE

by Sarah Zimmermann
September 25, 2014

Students struggling with mental health find solace in UW suicide prevention programs

by Sarah Zimmermann
September 22, 2014
Free flu shots available for UW students starting next week Friday

Free flu shots available for UW students starting next week Friday

by Sarah Zimmermann
September 19, 2014
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