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Lack of money ends Cullen’s run in recall

State Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, announced Wednesday he will not be running for governor in the potential recall election of Gov. Scott Walker, as he previously indicated he would.

City of Madison takes decisive stance, warns local bar owners against discriminatory admissions policies

Local officials warned bar owners in a letter released Wednesday that they could face repercussions for discriminatory entrance policies, representing the city’s most decisive stance on the issue.

Legislators looking to make 12/12/12 ‘Aaron Rodgers Day’ in Wisconsin

Green Bay Packers fans may soon have another excuse for beer, cheese and hero worship next winter, as a memo that would make Dec. 12, 2012 ‘Aaron Rodgers Day’ is circulating Wisconsin’s legislature.

City postpones decision on State, Brooks Street projects

University of Wisconsin Foundation's endowment up by 20.7 percent

The University of Wisconsin Foundation’s endowment grew by 20.7 percent between fiscal year 2010 and 2011 bringing it to a total of $1.87 billion dollars, according to a report released this week.

Madison Housing Committee rejects proposed nuisance party ordinance

Sen. Coggs accused of misusing government resources

According to a former aide to Sen. Spencer Coggs, the longtime state legislator used state time and resources for personal use.

Renowned expert on primate cooperation to speak at animal research ethics forum

In the midst of an ongoing UW discussion surrounding the ethics of animal research, the university will host a scientist renowned for his research on primates’ level of cooperation at an ethics of animal research open forum Feb. 3. 

Democrats announce senate recall candidates

Two weeks after petitions to recall four Republican state senators were turned in, Democrats have their candidates to challenge three of the seats in potential recall elections. 

Walker recall petitions released to public

Campaign fundraising figures released: For Kohl's seat, Thompson leads Republicans, Baldwin leads all candidates

Candidates for Herb Kohl’s U.S. Senate seat announced 2011 fourth quarter fundraising earnings Tuesday, with sole Democratic challenger and current U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin leading the pack at $1.1 million.

A proposal for the downtown neighborhood may include demolishing Mifflin Street housing

By Abby Becker

UW disaster committee describes new plan to public

Pit bull tasered after attacking three people

After a 7-month old American Pit Bull Terrier latched on to the clothing of three people, a Madison Police officer tasered the animal.

City approves plans to reconstruct State Street buildings

Chemistry Building explosion injures one

Public meeting will present campus disaster responses

A meeting will be held tomorrow in Steenbock Library to introduce the public to campus disaster plans for a variety of potential incidents.

Plans for new apartment at North Brooks and Dayton Street conflict with guidelines

A city committee expressed concern Monday for a new apartment complex potentially being built on the corner of North Brooks and Dayton Street.

Student finance committee presents internal budget

Michelle Obama phones in to talk with UW students

The 2012 presidential election may be more than nine months away, but a group of UW students eager to re-elect President Barack Obama gathered Monday for a teleconference with First Lady Michelle Obama on the coming campaign.