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Michael Vick Wrangler ad upsets TV audience

Television audiences felt uneasy about a new Wrangler Jeans commercial starring Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.

Biennial budget to move on to Gov. Scott Walker

The state Senate passed the biennial budget by one vote early Friday morning—which includes a provision that would force the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism off the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus—and moves the budget on to Gov. Scott Walker for final consideration.

Column: It's a Father-Son Thing

I'm bad at giving gifts. Don't get me wrong, I'll always give gifts to my immediate family but I'll do it in the worst possible fashion. For Christmas, I'll usually give my sisters money out of my wallet the morning of, while giving my parents a gift card of their choice. With this being said, the most economically efficient gift I could give to my dad this Father's Day is through my column.

Top 10 News Spring 2013

1.UW Regents appoint Rebecca Blank as next UW-Madison chancellor

Athletic Board supports new drug testing policy

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Board unanimously endorsed an update to the drug testing policy that oversees student-athletes Friday, aiming to emphasize therapy before punishment and offer student-athletes additional protections from unwarranted testing.

State legislators propose stricter recall regulations

Three Republican state legislators introduced a bill Monday that would place more stringent rules on starting recall proceedings against state and local officials.

State Joint Finance Committee holds listening session on UW System budget

The state’s Joint Finance Committee met for a third day of listening sessions on Gov. Scott Walker’s biennial budget Thursday, focusing on the University of Wisconsin System’s funding and other education initiatives.

State official aims to lower individual income taxes by ending tax credits

A state representative plans to reform and simplify Wisconsin’s tax codes later this spring in an attempt to lower income taxes.

State Senate passes divisive mining bill

The Wisconsin state Senate passed the controversial mining bill by a one vote margin Wednesday night after a lengthy, contentious debate, setting up a vote in the state Assembly later in the week.

Senators debate Democrats’ proposed tax on mining

Several state senators sparred over a Democratic proposal to impose taxes on iron extracted from Wisconsin mines, adding another wrinkle to the contentious mining debate currently unfolding in the state.

Senators discuss flexibilities given to UW System

Wisconsin state senators and officials from the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents met Wednesday for what Senate Committee on Universities and Wisconsin Technical Colleges Chair Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, R-River Falls, called “the beginning of a dialogue” between the two institutions.

Northern Wisconsin citizens voice concerns, support at mining bill

Approximately 200 people voiced their opinions about the contentious mining bill, which would ease the permitting process for mining companies in the state, at a hearing in northern Wisconsin Saturday, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Feb. 10.

Bipartisanship necessary for mining bill

Compromise is a word we don’t often hear in regard to the stubborn,  partisan Wisconsin legislature. And even when it occurs, it seems most  legislators are too proud to admit such maturity could ever breach the wall of juvenility that seems to surround our state Capitol. While the  controversial bill to streamline Wisconsin’s mining permit process  made large steps toward bipartisanship, division within the  legislature brought us back to the same old story of ego before  cooperation.

Students adjust proposed state alcohol citation policy

The Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs Committee discussed Monday a new provision to its Responsible Action Bill that would prevent students from using the policy as a means of avoiding a drinking ticket.

Andersen outlines coaching philosophy to Athletic Board

Newly hired University of Wisconsin-Madison football head coach Gary Andersen introduced himself to members of the Athletic Board Friday, discussing his coaching philosophy and first impressions of Madison.

State Democrats push for additional mining hearing

Democratic state legislators have continued to lobby top Republican legislators for increased public transparency while passing the controversial mining bill, particularly through a proposed hearing to be held in northern Wisconsin.

Sole hearing on controversial mining bill draws supporters for, against bill

State legislators, environmental agency officials, concerned tribal leaders and high school students alike converged on the state Capitol Wednesday for the one chance to voice their opinions on the controversial mining legislation Republicans introduced last week.

Cullen releases Democratic version of controversial mining bill

State Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, released a Democratic version of the contentious mining bill Tuesday as a counter to the Republican version released Jan. 16. Both bill are designed to ease the permitting regulations faced by prospective mining companies.

New state legislature to tackle controversial issues

With the new state legislative session set to begin in January, state legislators have already started looking ahead to issues they hope to tackle once the session starts. The following are overviews of four central issues legislators will debate next session.

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