Regents OK Eau Claire tuition hike

Board also presents diversity awards to university faculty

The UW System Board of Regents voted Friday to raise UW-Eau Claire’s tuition by $1,200 over the next four years by expanding the university’s differential tuition program. The Blugold Commitment, which was approved on a 14-2 vote, will raise undergraduate resident tuition by $300 each year for the next four years.

100,000 Wisconsin residents could lose unemployment benefits

Up to 100,000 Wisconsin residents may see an end to their unemployment benefits by late April if Congress does not approve federal assistance extension legislation. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development sent out 8,000 letters last Tuesday notifying individuals who are within weeks of losing their eligibility for unemployment benefits. 1 comment

Library plans move forward despite issues

Plans for a new downtown library are still in place after concerns arose about unexpected costs and building delays. The mayor’s bid for a $37 million, six-story Central Library has maintained support from the Common Council, though it has encountered several budget and time constraints since it was first introduced. 1 comment