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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced a new commission to begin evaluation of existing education funding system.

STATE NEWS

Vos announces new task force to address education funding

By Will Husted | Dec. 6, 2017

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, announced the creation of the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding Wednesday, a part of a new initiative intended to reevaluate how education dollars are spent in the state. The legislative task force is aimed at examining how taxes are being spent on education and assessing what changes might need to be made to the existing system. The commission will be chaired by state Rep.

STATE NEWS

As allegations pile up, U.S. Sen. Al Franken is urged to resign

By Marissa Beaty | Dec. 6, 2017

Following several allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct, more than 25 Democratic senators, including U.S.

CAMPUS NEWS

ASM members’ attendance on Israel trip renews Israeli-Palestinian debate in Council

By Maggie Chandler | Dec. 6, 2017

Students who were troubled by the number of Associated Students of Madison representatives going on UW Hillel’s privately funded trip to Israel over winter break spoke out at the Student Council meeting Tuesday night.

CAMPUS NEWS

ASM chair breaks tie on tight leadership race

By Maggie Chandler | Dec. 5, 2017

Legislative Affairs Vice Chair Sydney Scott will take over as chair of the committee after ASM Chair Katrina Morrison served as the tie-breaking vote in the committee election Tuesday night.

After Mayor Paul Soglin and Common Council clashed over the sale of alcohol at Taco Bell’s State Street location, the chain is suing for unfair denial of their liquor license.

CITY NEWS

Taco ‘bout a good time: State Street Taco Bell OK'd to serve beer, wine

By Ellie Borstad | Dec. 5, 2017

The Taco Bell Cantina coming to State Street will be able to sell late-night wine and beer, after city officials approved its alcohol license Tuesday. The restaurant had originally planned to serve hard liquor as well, but the Alcohol License Review Committee recommended last month to limit sales to wine and beer.

State Attorney General Brad Schimel came to campus Tuesday to speak with College Republicans.

STATE NEWS

Attorney General speaks with College Republicans in Madison spot

By Dylan Ayer | Dec. 5, 2017

Wisconsin Attorney Brad Schimel attended a UW-Madison College Republicans meeting Tuesday as a guest lecturer, with topics ranging from his recent activity as AG for the state Department of Justice to his take on the latest issues in the political spotlight. Schimel addressed his role in the ongoing Wisconsin district lines court case, in which Democratic voters accused the state of gerrymandering — the process of systematically establishing a political advantage by skewing district lines.

Treasurer of Milwaukee Spencer Coggs was issued a $75,000 settlement for sexually harassing one of his legislative aides while he was representing Milwaukee as a state senator.

STATE NEWS

Sexual harassment complaint against former Democratic lawmaker ended in $75,000 settlement

By Jessica Lipaz | Dec. 5, 2017

Six years after a sexual harassment and discrimination complaint was filed to Wisconsin’s Equal Rights Division by an aide, Wisconsin taxpayers spent $75,000 to resolve the settlement against former Democratic state senator from Milwaukee Spencer Coggs. Coggs, who is now Treasurer of Milwaukee, was accused of discriminating against one of his aides, Jana Williams, because of her race and gender.

Students lined up to donate blood at UW-Madison School of Education on Tuesday afternoon.

CAMPUS NEWS

University, Black Student Union partner to host blood drive for Sickle Cell awareness

By Jessica Lipaz | Dec. 5, 2017

Students signed up and lined up to donate blood in UW-Madison’s School of Education for the first Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive of the semester Tuesday afternoon to combat a disease that disproportionately affects African American men.

The city will vote Tuesday on revoking the vending license for Leia’s Lunchbox, a food cart previously located on the 500 block of North Francis Street.

CITY NEWS

Downtown food cart closes after employee brandishes assault rifle

By Gina Heeb | Dec. 5, 2017

Leia’s Lunchbox, a late-night food cart previously located downtown, seems to have closed after an employee brandished an automatic rifle outside of the business in October.

More than twice as many college-aged individuals said they use vapes, the electronic smoking devices, in 2016 than 2015. Many users believed vaping was a safer option than cigarettes, but experts still warn of negative consequences.

IN-DEPTH

As vaping increases for college students, health risks don’t go up in smoke

By Gabby Schwartz | Dec. 5, 2017

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 7.1 percent of college-aged individuals used vapes in 2015 — this number rose to roughly 16 percent in 2016. Additionally, 2016 records show 3.1 percent of the Wisconsin adult population vapes.

Foxconn plans to hire over 1,000 workers in each of the next two years.

STATE NEWS

Foxconn aims to hire over 1,000 workers in 2018

By Robyn Cawley | Dec. 4, 2017

Foxconn Technology Group is preparing to have at least 1,040 employees in Wisconsin by the end of 2018 and another 1,040 the following year, the company announced Monday.

Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday he is moving forward with a plan to drug test food stamp applicants.

STATE NEWS

Walker’s controversial plan to drug test food stamp recipients moves forward

By Noah Habenstreit | Dec. 4, 2017

Walker is moving forward despite critics who say such an effort is a waste of taxpayer money, based on false stereotypes of welfare recipients, and unconstitutional.

Memorial Library is one of the UW-Madison libraries that will see changes in the coming years.

CAMPUS NEWS

New library plan aims to reconstruct Memorial Library for more multi-purpose use

By Kayla Huynh | Dec. 4, 2017

UW-Madison’s new Libraries Facilities Master Plan will restructure library facilities within the next 20 to 25 years to make them more multifunctional and accessible to the public.

UW-Madison community members have created a petition against the new dining hall policy that would require students to spend a minimum of $1,400 on dining.

CAMPUS NEWS

Community members petition against new dining hall policy

By Hannah Miller | Dec. 4, 2017

Furthering the backlash about a new dining hall policy that would require incoming students living in residence halls to spend a minimum of $1,400 on dining, a number of UW-Madison community members have responded with a petition condemning the policy.

IN-DEPTH

Campus Climate survey question exposes food and housing insecurity on campus

By Grace K. Wallner | Dec. 4, 2017

While most students have enough on their plate worrying about overwhelming homework and looming exams, some face a more pressing problem — finding their next meal or a place to stay the night.

Rodney Lambright — currently working for Wisconsin Public Television — won a regional Emmy for “Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air” Saturday night.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison alum Rodney Lambright wins regional Emmy

By Taylor Osborne | Dec. 3, 2017

Each year, the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences produces the Regional Emmy Awards to recognize excellence in broadcasting, and this year, UW-Madison alumnus Rodney Lambright II.

Tax bill reconciliation could decide the fate of many university-related tax benefits.

STATE NEWS

Here’s what Congress’ controversial tax bill could mean for students

By Andy Goldstein | Dec. 3, 2017

State Republicans are celebrating the momentum of their legislative agenda marked by the Senate’s passage of a new tax bill Friday night, while Democrats warn of potential costs to students and universities. The bill’s passage has been claimed as a victory for general nationwide tax cuts, a cause championed by Wisconsin Republicans for the last several years. “I’m happy to see Congress is finally following our lead for tax reform by eliminating the alternative minimum tax, the death tax and lowering rates for all Americans,” said state Rep.

Prospective Zepnick interns will be warned about sexual misconduct allegations, UW-Madison says

STATE NEWS

Democratic state Rep accused of sexual harassment

By Lilly Price | Dec. 3, 2017

Democratic lawmaker Josh Zepnick was accused of kissing and groping two women without consent on Friday, sparking demands from his own party that he resign. The Capitol Times reported Friday that state Rep.

A bar fight downtown got out of control early Sunday morning, leading to multiple citations and a broken door.

CITY NEWS

About 20 people involved in downtown bar fight that broke glass door

By Noah Habenstreit | Dec. 3, 2017

Bouncers at a downtown bar called police for help after a fight involving around 20 people got out of control early Sunday morning.

A man “half-pulled” a gun on an individual who tried to intervene in a domestic dispute that started on State Street, police said.

CITY NEWS

Man pulls gun on good Samaritan who tried to intervene in downtown domestic dispute

By Noah Habenstreit | Dec. 3, 2017

A domestic dispute that started early Sunday morning escalated when good samaritans tried to intervene and subsequently had a gun pulled on them.