Two state legislators recently proposed a bill that would help people avoid political robocalls by keeping their names on the state’s do-not-call list, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would allow drivers to use their smartphones to show digital proof of insurance if pulled over by police.
Fifty-six people were quarantined in a Beloit health center Wednesday morning after three individuals experienced negative side effects because they were exposed to an envelope containing a white powder.
The Associated Students of Madison hosted a panel discussion Tuesday with disability advocates who addressed issues facing University of Wisconsin-Madison students who are disabled as part of Diversity Week.
The state Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that further defines illegal uses for food stamps in the state, including selling or exchanging food stamps for money and goods.
A McBurney Center representative discussed the culture surrounding deafness Tuesday as part of Associated Students of Madison’s Diversity Week.
Madison’s Common Council unanimously approved the demolition of Stadium Bar as well as a change to an alcohol policy ordinance at its meeting Tuesday.
State representatives circulated a bipartisan social-media bill this week that would restrict employers’, landlords’ and schools’ access to private social-media accounts during application processes.
Four state legislators introduced legislation Monday that would speed up the appeals process on challenged laws and keep laws enforceable while higher courts consider the appeals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing will feature two new endowed faculty chairs in 2014, due to a $5 million grant from alumni.
Star of Comedy Central’s series “Workaholics” and University of Wisconsin-Madison alum Anders Holm will speak at the spring commencement ceremonies May 17, 18 and 19, according to a university release.
The Madison police officer assigned to the Langdon Street area is holding a public meeting Thursday to answer questions for students confused about the status of the 2013 Mifflin Street block party.
University of Wisconsin-Madison associate professor Sara Goldrick-Rab testified in front of a group of United States senators Tuesday, saying higher education’s dependence on student loans is having a detrimental effect on college affordability and accessibility.
The emotional final gathering of the 2011-’13 Madison Common Council Tuesday included appreciative praise from the continuing alders to their retiring colleagues as well as a swearing in of the new alders and an election, which resulted in Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, being appointed Council president pro tem.
Pornography superstar James Deen is scheduled to speak on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus Thursday as the keynote speaker for Sexual Health Fest, which aims to promote awareness for various aspects of sexual health to students.
Bestselling graphic novelist and cartoonist Alison Bechdel will speak to University of Wisconsin-Madison students Wednesday as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Distinguished Lecture Series.
Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to expand Wisconsin’s school voucher program could cost nine different school districts more than $1 million each in state aid, according to a new Legislative Fiscal Bureau report released Monday.
Two men punched a female downtown resident after she ignored their request for directions on the 400 block of West Gilman Street, according to a police report.
University of Wisconsin-Madison students who were at the Boston Marathon Monday are confirmed safe after two powerful explosions near the finish line left over 100 injured and three people dead, according to local authorities.
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, a non-profit organization, found school voucher program supporters spent nearly $10 million to support Wisconsin politicians over the last 10 years, according to a press release Monday.
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