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Trump signs executive order restricting visa program while in Kenosha

President Donald Trump signed an executive order while visiting Wisconsin Tuesday to aid American workers by limiting the number of highly skilled foreign workers that technology companies can hire. Trump signed the directive at Snap-on Inc., a large tool manufacturer in Kenosha, Wis., where he gave a speech highlighting the importance of manufacturing.

Republican lawmakers propose to amend state constitution, give crime victims more rights

Crime victims could receive greater protections in the courtroom under a proposal announced Tuesday by state Republicans. The proposal is part of an amendment that would also allow victims to speak out at a greater number of court hearings and to refuse interviews with attorneys for suspects. The legislation, dubbed as “Marsy’s Law,” is part of an effort to increase victims’ rights nationwide.

Milwaukee sheriff wants officers to have power to enforce immigration ban

Milwaukee County law enforcement officers may have the power to locally enforce new immigration orders from President Donald Trump, if their sheriff gets his way. David A.

UW-Madison ranked first in number of Peace Corps volunteers

With 87 UW-Madison graduates currently volunteering worldwide, UW-Madison ranks first among large schools on the Peace Corps 2017 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. Since 1961, when the Peace Corps was founded, 3,239 alumni from UW-Madison have volunteered abroad.

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy announces he will not run against Baldwin for U.S. Senate

Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., announced Thursday that he will not run against U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her senate seat in 2018.

Acting Attorney General fired for not defending Trump’s immigrant ban

President Donald Trump was quick to dismiss former President Barack Obama-appointed Attorney General Sally Yates Monday after she refused to defend his recent executive order temporarily banning all refugees and indefinitely banning Syrian refugees in court.

Conflict sparks between Mexico and the U.S. over border wall finances

Peña Nieto, the president of Mexico, canceled his trip to Washington, D.C., Thursday following President Donald Trump’s executive action to build a wall on the Mexican border and insisting Mexico pay for it.

Republican lawmakers divided over transportation budget request at hearing

Poor highway conditions are expected to deteriorate at double the current rate over the next decade, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation testified Tuesday, creating contention among GOP lawmakers over how to fund roads in the upcoming budget.

Republicans unanimously renominate Ryan despite Trump clashes

House Republicans renominated Paul Ryan, R-Wis., as speaker of the House Tuesday, despite past feuds between Ryan and President-elect, Donald Trump. Initially, some Republicans had speculated that Ryan may not be renominated because he did not back Trump early in his campaign.

Chelsea Clinton emphasizes respect in Madison rally

Chelsea Clinton emphasized the importance of voting early, respect for others and the future in an address at the Overture Center Tuesday.

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Many teaching assistants do not believe that a 2.5% increase in wages is enough to live on in the city of Madison. 

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The use of therapy animals is a rising  trend and UW students can take part during visits from Dogs on Call.

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A meeting with administration ended with UW-Madison police officers removing 16 graduate students from Bascom Hall after the building closed.

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A new student org is helping connect sexual assault survivors with support dogs. 

With the help of student government resolution, TAA resists new segregated fees policy

The TAA protested the new segregated fee policy on Bascom Hill last month.

TAA petition fights proposal that forces grad students to pay segregated fees at start of semester

The Teaching Assistants Association will demonstrate at Bascom Hill at 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 where they’ll deliver their signed petition to administration.

One victim was robbed by two suspects outside of Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall Monday.