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Federal court upholds controversial collective bargaining restrictions

Police name final Montee Ball attacker

Madison police identified 27-year-old Karlis Griffin Jan. 9 as the fourth and final suspect involved in the Aug. 1 attack on Badgers running back Montee Ball.

Federal court upholds collective bargaining limits

A federal appeals court upheld the controversial Act 10 legislation that limited collective bargaining rights for public union employees Friday, reversing an earlier federal court decision that found portions of the bill unconstitutional.

Republicans introduce mining bill

Republican state Sens. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, Scott Suder, R-Abbotsford, Mary Williams, R-Medford, and Mark Honadel, R-South Milwaukee, introduced the first draft of a bill to streamline the mine permitting process in the state of Wisconsin at a press conference Wednesday morning, prompting criticism from Democratic legislators.

Walker emphasizes job creation, mining bill in State of State

Gov. Scott Walker presented a message of moving forward and outlined priorities for Wisconsin in his State of the State address Tuesday.

Fiscal cliff could impact UW-Madison

The University of Wisconsin-Madison could receive over $55 million in cuts to research funding and student aid resources if Congress fails to reach a consensus on the fiscal cliff, according to a letter sent to Sen. Herb Kohl by UW System President Kevin Reilly and UW System chancellors.

Regents approve HR Redesign

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved Dec. 7 the Human Resources Redesign that has garnered both support and criticism from various stakeholders over the semester after a year of debate among the campus community regarding the plan’s details about university employee compensation and benefits.

Alvarez talks Rose Bowl, Big Ten growth

University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Director Barry Alvarez spoke at Friday’s Athletic Board meeting, discussing the upcoming Rose Bowl and the future of the Big Ten.

Former Athletic Director Pat Richter to speak at winter commencement

Athletic director emeritus and former University of Wisconsin-Madison athlete Pat Richter will join Chancellor David Ward as the keynote speaker at the winter commencement ceremony Dec. 16.

New state legislature to tackle controversial issues

With the new state legislative session set to begin in January, state legislators have already started looking ahead to issues they hope to tackle once the session starts. The following are overviews of four central issues legislators will debate next session.

Board of Regents approves increase to out-of-state enrollment cap

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a resolution in support of increasing the cap on out-of-state student enrollment at UW-Madison Friday.

Biker dies after crash on Lakeshore path

A biker was pronounced dead after crashing on the Temin Lakeshore Path behind Elizabeth Waters residence hall Friday.

Out-of-state enrollment cap could increase

A University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents committee unanimously approved an adjustment to UW-Madison policy Thursday which will allow an increase in enrollment of out-of-state and international students.

Students, city officials concerned with proposal to demolish Stadium Bar for apartment complex

A development company’s proposal to tear down Stadium Bar for a student-focused apartment complex drew concerns from residents and city officials at a neighborhood meeting Thursday.

Logan’s owner says bar will not surrender liquor license

The owner of Logan’s Madtown Restaurant and Bar’s said Thursday he will not surrender the bar’s liquor license, forcing the city to move forward with a revocation process.

Soglin, WISPIRG speak on ‘fiscal cliff,’ impact on student loan debt

Mayor Paul Soglin and a public interest research group held a press conference Thursday on the impending “fiscal cliff” and how tax policies affect student loan debt.

SSFC funds Medieval Warriorcraft League, GUTS

The Student Services Finance Committee approved budgets for the Medieval Warriorcraft League and Greater University Tutoring Services Thursday after making adjustments to the groups’ initial proposals.

Campus hosts roundtable discussion on student loans

An official from a federal agency working with financial products and services participated in a campus roundtable discussion about strategies to reduce student loan debt Thursday.

Cullen suggests changes to Wisconsin mining bill in letter

State Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, proposed changes to Wisconsin’s mining laws in a letter to the Senate Select Committee on Mining Thursday, hoping to reach a bipartisan position on potential mining legislation.

Kleefisch, Darling seek cosponsors to ban same-day voter registration

State Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, and state Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, sought cosponsors to a bill seeking to ban statewide same-day voter registration Wednesday, prompting responses from officials around Wisconsin.