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Members of the community addressed the Dane County Board at a budget hearing Tuesday, calling for improved prison conditions and increased mental health services in the area.

CITY NEWS

Local inmate conditions in spotlight as officials weigh county budget

By Gina Heeb | Sep. 13, 2017

A prison in downtown Madison is taking center stage as officials and community members prepare for county funding plans to be decided next month. Among members of the public who spoke at a budget hearing Tuesday night, all but one of them called for improvements to the Dane County Jail, which is set to be renovated once county officials can agree on a plan for it. Officials have sparred on how to move forward with prison renovations for about a decade.

CAMPUS NEWS

New flooring at Union South generates renewable energy

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 12, 2017

If you see the new elevated wood flooring at the entrance to Union South, don’t worry, you can step on it.

Assembly Session, Right to work, Budget 2015

STATE NEWS

Madison Democrat introduces gun exclusion bill

By Benita Mathew | Sep. 12, 2017

People would have the opportunity to limit themselves from being able to purchase a handgun in Wisconsin under a new bill introduced Monday by a Democratic lawmaker. State Rep.

The State Senate approved the Foxconn bill Tuesday, moving it forward to the Assembly to take up on Thursday.

STATE NEWS

State Senate approves $3 billion Foxconn incentive package

By Max Bayer | Sep. 12, 2017

The state Senate voted 20-13 to pass the Foxconn incentive bill Tuesday nearly on party lines, with one Democrat supporting the legislation and one Republican opposing it. The bill will now return to the State Assembly for a vote Thursday before Gov. Scott Walker.

Future Badgers still awaiting acceptance can protest gun violence without rejection from UW-Madison

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UW-Madison drops out of top ten among public schools in U.S. News ranking

By Noah Habenstreit | Sep. 12, 2017

UW-Madison is among the top public universities in the nation, according to new rankings from U.S. News and World Report, but it dropped two spots from last year.

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SSFC Spotlight: Badger Catholic and VETS give budget presentation

By Maggie Chandler | Sep. 11, 2017

The Student Services Finance Committee approved eligibility for Supporting Peers in Laid-Back Listening, paving the way for student funds to be distributed to the peer counseling service.

Professor Howard Schweber led a discussion on free speech issues Monday.

STATE NEWS

Amid controversy over “free speech” bill, UW-Madison event highlights contemporary challenges

By Andy Goldstein | Sep. 11, 2017

The Wisconsin State Assembly recently passed a bill to protect free speech on campus, but according to one UW-Madison professor, the real threats to free speech are the writers of the legislation.

UW-Madison’s College Democrats and College Republicans were joined by Veterans, Educators and Traditional Students (VETS) for a 9/11 memorial on Bascom Hill Monday.

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College Republicans, Democrats come together for 9/11 memorial

By Noah Habenstreit | Sep. 11, 2017

The College Democrats and College Republicans of UW-Madison are used to sparring over issues like free speech, the state’s biennial budget and the role of government.

The UW-Madison athletic department is covering the hotel expenses for Florida Atlantic University, who has been unable to return home due to weather from Hurricane Irma.

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Florida Atlantic football team stays in Madison to avoid weather

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 11, 2017

With Hurricane Irma making landfall in Florida this past weekend, Florida Atlantic University’s football team has had an extended stay in Madison after losing to the Badgers this past Saturday.

A new city law that takes effect in January will change where mopeds can be parked in Madison.

CITY NEWS

The meter’s almost up on current moped parking laws

By Brandon Brown | Sep. 11, 2017

Moped drivers in Madison probably won’t be revved up for a new city law changing where the vehicles can be parked. In an attempt by city council to clear the way for pedestrians, moped users will soon not be permitted to park on public terraces or sidewalks.

Richard L. Wasley was arrested early Monday on numerous charges including first-degree reckless endangerment, after attempting pulling a knife on a student near campus.

CITY NEWS

Man pulls knife on student near campus

By Gina Heeb | Sep. 11, 2017

A 36-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after trying to stab a student on the campus-end of State Street.

The School of Engineering and the Wisconsin School of Business are looking for ways to collaborate after the announcement that Foxconn, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, would open a facility in Wisconsin.

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With Foxconn arrival, state universities try to build the bridge between engineering and business

By Maggie Chandler | Sep. 11, 2017

It’s no secret that engineering has been touted as one of the most in-demand fields. Now, engineering schools throughout the UW System have another reason to expand their programs—Foxconn.

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Wisconsin Dreamer calls for support, education following DACA decision

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 11, 2017

Selina Armenta was just three years old when she traveled from Mexico to the U.S. with family friends over 18 years ago.

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New program promises qualifying Badgers year of free tuition

By Maggie Chandler | Sep. 10, 2017

Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Wednesday that Badger Promise, a new financial aid program for low-income students, will be launching this fall.

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First Wave Program to take a year off to reevaluate structure

By Lawrence Andrea | Sep. 10, 2017

UW-Madison’s First Wave program, a four-year, full tuition hip-hop scholarship, will not be accepting applications for the 2018-’19 academic year. The decision to put the program on hold—the first time in its 10-year existence—comes amid talk of changes to the program that offers scholarships to artists across the country.

Gov. Scott Walker signed a $3 million subsidy for the Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn Monday.

STATE NEWS

Walker Readies Wisconsin National Guard for Irma, Harvey

By Emily Curtis | Sep. 10, 2017

As Florida prepared for Hurricane Irma, Gov. Scott Walker signed an executive order on Friday which called on the Wisconsin National Guard to assist in emergency services and response efforts in the south.

Students searching for food carts on the 600 block of University Avenue at night will have to travel elsewhere, after a new ordinance banning them from the area takes effect next weekend.

CITY NEWS

Could moving late night eats curb crime? Some city officials think so

By Gina Heeb | Sep. 10, 2017

In efforts to reduce crime in the area, city officials are tweaking late night vending laws near a strip of downtown Madison bars.

The center traffic lanes of West Washington Avenue will be closed in both directions at the intersection with Bedford Street starting Monday.

CITY NEWS

Lane closures on West Washington Avenue: What commuters need to know

By Noah Habenstreit | Sep. 10, 2017

If you drive to work or school on West Washington Avenue, turn your signal on, because you’re going to have to change lanes.

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan (left) expressed her love of academics during her talk at Memorial Union Friday.

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Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan talks law school, legal responsibility

By Megan Provost | Sep. 9, 2017

A seasoned law student and veteran dean of two law schools, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan expressed her love of academics during her talk at Memorial Union Friday.

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Re-upped budget provision could require UW professors to report teaching hours

By Maggie Chandler | Sep. 7, 2017

UW System schools may now need to document their instructors’ hours in the classroom after the Joint Finance Committee added the provision back into the 2017-’19 biennial budget Wednesday night. The Board of Regents will be tasked with creating a policy on faculty and academic staff teaching workloads, including a public report on how many hours are spent teaching.