A year after Gov. Scott Walker’s education reforms took affect, which included significant funding reductions to public schools, districts cut 2,312 positions in the 2011-’12 school year, according to Wednesday’s annual school staff report.
A new poll from the Democratic Public Policy Polling shows Republican
Police Tasered and arrested a man attending a Cults concert at the Majestic Theatre Tuesday night for “causing a disturbance,” according to police.
The Occupy Madison encampment was denied an extension on their permit by the City Council Tuesday, meaning that the camp will be forced to disband on April 30.
The Student Judiciary negated a decision Chancellor David Ward made last week by passing legislation Tuesday that would invalidate any student council decision regarding the Multicultural Student Coalition’s funding eligibility.
UW-Madison announced Friday that the university and adidas will not meet the April 15 deadline for completing mediation set by the Labor Licensing Policy Committee last month.
The Student Elections Committee asked the Student Judiciary Tuesday to eliminate the nine elected members of the BOOP student government campaign from student council and disqualify the other 13 who were not elected.
The six Republicans running as Democrats in the May recall primary elections can remain on the ballot after the state elections board rejected a Democratic challenge against their candidacies Tuesday.
Capitol Police Chief Charles Tubbs, who drew lots of both negative and positive attention for his handling of last year’s protests, is retiring from the position. He will be the new Director of Dane County Emergency Management.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced Tuesday a new financial incentive program for city businesses to encourage energy efficiency in the community.
State Rep. Tamara Grigsby, D-Milwaukee, announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection for a fifth term in office.
The state Supreme Court said Monday it will not review two court cases invalidating the state’s controversial voter ID law, likely meaning voters will not need to provide identification at polling places for the spring recall elections.
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this three-part Daily Cardinal series delves into the numbers, spotlights available resources and expands the conversation to reflect the real impact of sexual assault at UW-Madison.
Mayor Paul Soglin remained adamant that the Occupy Madison encampment on East Washington Avenue disperse on April 30 despite a proposal to extend the deadline.
Students will likely not need to show a valid form of identification when at a polling place or registering to vote absentee for the recall elections May 8 and June 5.
UW-Madison administrators said Monday the possibility of offering courses during winter break, which could happen as soon as next January, would give students more flexibility in their college educations.
UW-Madison administrators said Monday the possibility of offering courses during winter break, which could happen as soon as next January, would give students more flexibility in their college educations.
The Student Services Finance Committee approved the Wisconsin contract eligibility of WISPIRG, qualifying the group for university funding to pay for its professional staff.
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced Sunday he will endorse Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the recall election of Gov. Scott Walker.
Around 6,300 Tea Party supporters marched to support the conservative cause and Republican recall targets at the Tax Day Rally at the Capitol Saturday.
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