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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has indicated that he will push to continue the in-state tuition freeze at UW System schools in the next state budget.

STATE NEWS

Walker suggests extended UW tuition freeze, no increase in funds for system

By Andrew Bahl and Madeline Heim | Aug. 4, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker has indicated a desire to continue a freeze on in-state tuition at UW System schools, according to a letter released to state agencies last month. In the document, Walker said his 2017-’19 biennium budget proposal would freeze tuition to help preserve the accessibility of higher education in the Badger State “To build on our commitment to student success, we must extend the tuition freeze,” Walker wrote in the July 25 letter.

CAMPUS NEWS

Changes made for UW-Madison student voters for Aug. 9 election

By Sammy Gibbons | Aug. 3, 2016

UW-Madison students may need to re-register to vote in the Aug. 9 primary election, according to a UW-Madison news release. Students who were registered previously but have moved more than 28 days before Aug. 9 must re-register at their current address. Students who moved less than 28 days prior to Election Day may use their previous address.

Supporters waved signs Tuesday as Hillary Clinton became the first female presidential nominee of any major party in the American history.

STATE NEWS

Clinton accepts Democratic nomination, promising 'We'll fix it together'

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 31, 2016

PHILADELPHIA—In the most important speech of her long and decorated political life, Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night by attempting to offer the American public a more optimistic look at what she had in store for the country.

Republican Nominee Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence during the 2016 Republican National Convention.

STATE NEWS

Pence makes play for staunch Wisconsin conservatives in Waukesha address

By Madeline Heim | Jul. 28, 2016

In his first solo appearance since he became the official running mate of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence assured a crowd at the Waukesha County Expo Center Wednesday that Trump “gets it.”

NEWS

Obama, Democratic heavyweights make case for Clinton

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 28, 2016

In a match entering its third round Wednesday night, the Democratic Party brought out its biggest names to highlight their reasons for backing presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., said the nomination of Hillary Clinton this year is historic for women in public service.

STATE NEWS

Baldwin discusses being on national stage, party unity

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 27, 2016

PHILADELPHIA—U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., reflected on her experience this week at the Democratic National Convention, where the party officially nominated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the country’s first female presidential nominee.

STATE NEWS

Clinton becomes first female presidential nominee in historic vote

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 27, 2016

PHILADELPHIA—One hundred and nine nominees have been selected by their party to run for the nation’s highest office. And each and every one of them had been a man. Hillary Clinton changed that Tuesday evening.

Protesting delegates walked out of the DNC to voice their opposition to the nominating process this election cycle.

STATE NEWS

Sanders delegates walk out after Clinton nomination

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 26, 2016

PHILADELPHIA—A group of delegates to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders staged a walk-out at the Wells Fargo Center and held a sit-in at the media center next door. Police had to create a human wall around the pavilion in order to stop more protesters from going inside.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders told supporters that his suspended campaign will transition into being an organization that promotes various progressive causes.

STATE NEWS

Sanders talks future of 'political revolution' with Wisconsin delegation

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 26, 2016

PHILADELPHIA—Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed the Wisconsin delegation Monday morning, a day after he gave a speech attempting to rally his populist backers around presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention.

STATE NEWS

Sanders, Obama create signs of unity after rocky first day

By Andrew Bahl and Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 26, 2016

PHILADELPHIA—Despite a day of infighting, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders did his best to project an appearance of party unity at the Democratic National Convention, giving a full-throated endorsement of presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in a prime-time address.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison under fourth investigation for handling of sexual assault cases

By Sammy Gibbons | Jul. 25, 2016

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has begun a fourth investigation to analyze UW-Madison’s handling of sexual assault cases.

CAMPUS NEWS

Wisconsin School of Business dean to depart for London

By Sabrina Abuzahra | Jul. 25, 2016

François Ortalo-Magné, dean of the Wisconsin School of Business, will end his tenure at UW-Madison in the summer of 2017 to assume his new role as dean of the London Business School.

CAMPUS NEWS

Intruder punches Bassett Street resident

By Miller Jozwiak | Jul. 25, 2016

A Bassett Street resident called Madison police to report an intruder in their house early Monday morning—just blocks away from the Southeast part of UW-Madison’s campus.

STATE NEWS

Democratic National Convention live blog

By Andrew Bahl and Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 25, 2016

Thousands of delegates, reporters and protesters are descending on Philadelphia for the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

STATE NEWS

Five things to watch at the Democratic National Convention

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 24, 2016

The first of the 2016 nominating conventions is in the books and the attention of the political world now shifts to Philadelphia and the Democratic National Convention.

GOP nominee Donald trump accepted his nomination Thursday.

STATE NEWS

Trump declares 'I am your voice' in nomination speech

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 22, 2016

A year ago, Donald Trump was a long-shot candidate with a big mouth, little campaign staff and what most pundits thought would be a short-lived lead in the polls. Thursday night he was the undisputed champion of the Republican Primary. But Trump was not in a mood for celebration, instead using his acceptance address to claim his strength in a foreboding and hostile world.

Gov. Scott Walker proclaimed that 'America deserves better' than Hillary Clinton during his convention speech.

STATE NEWS

Walker declines to hit Cruz on non-endorsement

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 21, 2016

Gov. Scott Walker refused to hit Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for refusing to endorse Donald Trump at Thursday's delegate breakfast, but reiterated that Republicans cannot allow Hillary Clinton to win the White House. Walker's remarks came on the heels of the prime-time address he gave last night to the full convention.

Cleveland police have made only 23 arrests so far in relation to the Republican National Convention.

STATE NEWS

Few arrests made during protest-filled convention

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 21, 2016

CLEVELAND—Despite fears of large-scale protests during the Republican National Convention this week, heightened security measures made the outlook relatively calm. As of Thursday afternoon, a total of 23 arrests have been made, largely for misdemeanors such as failure to disperse and disorderly conduct.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was booed off stage after his convention speech for not endorsing Donald Trump.

STATE NEWS

Cruz booed off stage during convention speech

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 21, 2016

CLEVELAND—In one of the most surprising moments of the 2016 Republican National Convention, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, caused an uproar among delegates after saying voters should “vote their conscience” instead of casting their ballot for the nominee, Donald Trump.

STATE NEWS

Donald Trump officially the nominee; Wisconsin speakers take center stage

By Andrew Bahl | Jul. 20, 2016

CLEVELAND—Republicans officially chose Donald Trump as their nominee for president Tuesday night, capping a wild ride from long-shot candidate to the top of the GOP. Despite some rumblings that supporters of Texas Sen.