Wisconsin voters pass gay marriage ban
(11/08/06 6:00am)
Wisconsin will ban gay marriage and civil unions in an amendment to the state's Constitution, following the results of Tuesday's election.
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Ban likely to end up in court
(10/30/06 6:00am)
Despite the outcome of the referendum, which proposes banning gay marriage, the issue will most likely be resolved in the court system, rather than after the Nov. 7 election.
UW forum encourages safety
(09/15/06 6:00am)
In response to recent assaults near campus, police and university officials visited campus Thursday to promote safety and awareness. Students, however, did not show up.
Assembly passes amended tax proposal on slim margin
(05/01/06 6:00am)
After heated debate that carried into the wee hours of Friday morning, the state Assembly narrowly passed an altered version of the Taxpayer Protection Amendment in a 50 to 48 vote.
High demand forces Madison's laundry centers to diversify
(04/27/06 6:00am)
Upon entering Laundry 101, the crisp, refreshing smell of clean clothes fills the air. Customers lounge on tall bar stools reading, watching the television screens over head, and sipping on their favorite drink, enjoying a light snack. The time it takes to wash a large load of whites seems to fly by.
Gov. urges action on key bills for last legislative session
(04/18/06 6:00am)
Gov. Jim Doyle called on the Wisconsin state Legislature Monday urging action on six bills he considers important priorities before the current session adjourns in May.
State's economic health dwindling, report says
(04/11/06 6:00am)
Wisconsin's economic health and competitive position may be lagging in comparison to surrounding states and the rest of the nation, according to a report released Monday.
Parking tickets, always a threat, often go unpaid as students challenge system
(03/24/06 6:00am)
Parking tickets are commonplace on the UW-Madison campus as students park in restricted lots, overstay their time limits or fail to plug their parking meters. But many students never pay their tickets.
State Democrats accuse GOP of ignoring Wisconsin families
(02/15/06 6:00am)
State Democrats are questioning Republican commitment to the people of Wisconsin after members of the GOP chose not to attend a special legislative session Tuesday.
Gov. calls for special legislative session on soaring energy costs
(02/08/06 6:00am)
Gov. Jim Doyle declared a special legislative session Tuesday, urging the Legislature to address a $6 million dollar emergency energy package.
Mind Your Morsels with the UW Dietetics and Nutrition Club
(02/02/06 6:00am)
Q: I made a New Year's resolution to lose weight, but am having trouble sticking with my goals and keeping motivated. Do you have any tips?
Senate Republicans push taxes, health- care in ’06 agenda
(02/02/06 6:00am)
Senate Republicans revealed their 'Kitchen Table Priorities' Spring 2006 Agenda Wednesday, outlining priorities such as health -care reform, energy, taxes, spending and jobs'issues Republicans say people are talking about in their homes.
Senate thwarts gov.’s veto of concealed carry
(01/27/06 6:00am)
The right for Wisconsin citizens to carry concealed weapons moved one step closer to becoming law after the state Senate voted in favor of overriding Gov. Jim Doyle's veto during a floor session Thursday.
Bad behavior at UW sporting events prompts warning
(01/27/06 6:00am)
The recent unruly behavior of UW-Madison hockey fans prompted the UW Athletic Department to send an e-mail to all season-ticket holders Thursday night, requesting sportsmanlike behavior beginning with the two-game home series vs. Minnesota this weekend.
Officials rail on corrupt politics at Capitol
(01/24/06 6:00am)
The People's Legislature, a citizen-run democracy watchdog group, held a public hearing regarding political corruption and campaign finance at the Capitol Monday, addressing their questions to cardboard cut-outs of prominent Wisconsin politicians.
Senate committees question paper balloting practices
(01/19/06 6:00am)
At a time when capitol corruption cases are currently swirling around the state, lawmakers have been asked about the use of paper ballots in various state Senate committees'a type of balloting that some say may violate the state's open meeting laws.
Concealed carry’s effects on campus remains unclear
(12/14/05 6:00am)
The bill allowing Wisconsin citizens to carry concealed weapons, which passed the state Senate Dec. 7, includes an amendment prohibiting guns inside university buildings, leading many to speculate how the measure could potentially affect the UW-Madison campus.
State Republicans to probe state Department of Natural Resources
(12/12/05 6:00am)
aWhen carpenter Mike Rodrian decided to build a $40,000 shed on his land, he had no idea his project would become the subject of a heated political debate.
UW denies nuclear threat
(10/14/05 6:00am)
UW-Madison representatives met the press Thursday to respond to allegations of a security breach at the nuclear reactor laboratory in the Engineering Research Building this summer by two interns posing as prospective students. ABC News sent the interns as part of an investigation into the safety of the nation's research reactors, and the report concluded there existed a tremendous threat of possible terrorist attacks.
The sweetest thing-artificially
(10/13/05 6:00am)
Sweetest Day, celebrated the third Saturday of October, has evolved since it was started by a philanthropist and candy company employee who wanted to bring candy and small gifts to the underprivileged. However, if you celebrate by eating sweets that are
