Wisconsin State Legislature introduces bill protecting free speech on UW campuses
UW system student groups say bill is not necessary given pre-existing UW policy
Wisconsin gerrymandering case thrown out by judges following Supreme Court ruling
Whether Wisconsin taxpayers will pay legal fees will be decided later
Gov. Tony Evers signs biennial budget, with partial vetoes
His budget highlights funding for "What's Best for Kids," higher education, healthy communities
Wisconsin has fourth largest decline in higher education funding for UW System, state technical colleges
Experts say state revenue drops during Great Recession result in decrease in higher education funding
UW unionized trades employees seek wage increase
While some UW employees receive wage increase, trades employees are experiencing delays
State budget proposal restores eminent domain for bike, recreational trails
University currently has no plans to utilize eminent domain to create more bike paths if budget passes
For the fourth time, Sargent introduces bill to fully legalize marijuana in Wisconsin
Evers, Barnes have both expressed support for legalization
Evers, Barnes urge College Democrats to vote, mobilize ahead of future elections
Evers also spoke about reforming Wisconsin's education system
Evers: ‘Unrealistic’ to believe Foxconn will meet employment targets, now looks to revise original contract
Foxconn, which received over $4 billion in states, local tax credits, said it still intends to create 13,000 jobs
National report shows Wisconsin had fourth-largest decline in higher education funding over five years
While most states re-invested in higher education after Great Recession, Wisconsin did not follow suit
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