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Walker joins crowded GOP field for first debate

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Aug. 6, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker saw his first debate action Thursday night at the GOP’s first debate of its presidential nominating process. The primetime debate, held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, featured the top 10 GOP candidates from an average of the five most recent national polls, with an additional debate of lesser regarded candidates held earlier that day.

CAMPUS NEWS

Campus’ signature areas capture UW-Madison character

By Bailey Nachreiner-Mackesey | Jul. 15, 2015

The UW-Madison campus, spanning more than 930 acres of land and several zip codes, is home to many places that act as epicenters of campus life while drawing students together with the local community. Between the two student unions, more than 40 libraries and countless other popular spots, student life centers around the signature places that make up campus.

CAMPUS NEWS

State budget leaves future of tenure uncertain

By Miller Jozwiak | Jul. 15, 2015

UW System professors no longer have tenure defined by state statutes as a result of Gov. Scott Walker’s 2015-’17 budget, which has left some worrying that university faculty and researchers will leave to find more secure jobs elsewhere.

CAMPUS NEWS

Walker vetoes sections of budget, reveals changes to shared governance

By Ellie Herman | Jul. 15, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker signed the biennial state budget in Waukesha July 12, revealing the exact effects it will have on the UW-Madison community.

CITY NEWS

Madison Police Department looks to increase diversity in workforce

By Negassi Tesfamichael and Erica Walkup | Jul. 15, 2015

Amid strained relationships between residents and police departments across the country, the Madison Police Department has stepped up its recent efforts to have a more trustworthy workforce.

CITY NEWS

Soglin, public discuss city budget priorities

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 15, 2015

Mayor Paul Soglin wrapped up public conversations on the 2016 city budget July 14, paving the way for the introduction of his executive budget to the Common Council at the beginning of September.

NEWS

Scott Walker formally announces 2016 presidential bid

By Andrew Bahl and Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 13, 2015

It’s official: Gov. Scott Walker is running for president.

NEWS

Board of Regents pass System-wide budget

By Ellie Herman | Jul. 9, 2015

Potential effects of Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed state budget became clearer Thursday after the UW System Board of Regents approved their 2015-’16 internal budget.

NEWS

Legislature approves state budget, sends to Governor’s desk

By Andrew Bahl and Erica Walkup | Jul. 9, 2015

After a hectic two days of deliberation, with debate stretching into the early hours of the morning, the Wisconsin state Legislature approved the 2015-'17 state budget Thursday, which includes a $250 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System.

NEWS

State Capitol reopens after evacuation due to bomb threat

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 8, 2015

The Wisconsin state Capitol evacuated legislators and staff after Capitol police received notice of a bomb threat on the building Wednesday afternoon. After no bomb was found, the building reopened at 5:30 p.m.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW police investigate threat inside Helen C. White Library

By The Daily Cardinal | Jul. 4, 2015

A currently unidentified individual called Dane County Dispatch around 7 p.m. Saturday saying he has a gun inside UW-Madison’s Helen C. White Library.

NEWS

Bernie Sanders rally kicks off 2016 presidential cycle in Madison

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jul. 2, 2015

U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, called for a “political revolution,” in front of a crowd of 9,500 people Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

NEWS

Republican leadership finalizes budget plan; vote scheduled for next week

By Andrew Bahl and Abbie Kriebs | Jul. 1, 2015

State Republican lawmakers formally announced a deal on a state budget, compromising on several key points in an attempt to bring over a month of turmoil and uncertainty surrounding the bill to a close, although it is unclear whether the bill has enough support to clear the state Senate.

NEWS

Supreme Court strikes down state bans on same-sex marriage

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jun. 26, 2015

The Supreme Court cleared the way for same-sex marriage nationwide Friday, ruling state bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.

CITY NEWS

Dane County launches countywide mural project to provide opportunities for at-risk youth

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jun. 12, 2015

Dane County officials and community members have recently begun work on the Dane Arts Mural Arts project, a collaborative effort aimed to train young artists and beautify neighborhoods in the Madison area.

CITY NEWS

Downtown redevelopment plans continue as city negotiators weigh proposals of Judge Doyle Square

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jun. 12, 2015

City officials will select a proposal to build new office, retail and hotel space on the Judge Doyle Square this summer, with construction possibly beginning at the end of 2015.

CITY NEWS

Restorative justice court aims to alleviate disparities in justice system

By Negassi Tesfamichael | Jun. 12, 2015

Dane County launched a new pilot program in the South Madison District this summer to provide alternative processes to the criminal justice system.

NEWS

As rumors swirl, Walker appears poised to make run at GOP's presidential nomination

By Andrew Hahn | Jun. 12, 2015

Gov. Scott Walker is widely expected to announce his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination this summer after the state Legislature passes its biennial budget.

NEWS

UW budget cut proposals spark protests as bill continues through Legislature

By Negassi Tesfamichael and Ellie Herman and Miller Jozwiak | Jun. 12, 2015

Playing host to so many political protests in recent years, the Capitol rotunda saw another June 11, as a coalition of activist groups known as Another Budget is Possible rallied against Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed biennial budget.

CAMPUS NEWS

Drowning victim’s body recovered from Lake Mendota

By Bri Maas | Jun. 9, 2015

The Dane County Sheriff’s Department found the body of a missing man Monday morning in Lake Mendota, according to a university release.