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Tax-exempt Pres House to give city $30,000 in 2012

Tax-exempt Pres House voluntarily pays city $30,000

Adidas takes no responsibility for alleged labor violations

Adidas claimed innocence in a statement Thursday, as the university's primary licensing partner responded to allegations of unfair labor practices that provoked demonstrations in November from a UW-Madison student organization that proposed the university to break ties with the company.

Chancellor Ward says UW-Madison needs to be innovative and reallocate funding streams

UW-Madison needs to reallocate its resources in order to preserve the quality of the university, UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward said at a forum with members of the UW-Madison community Thursday.

Bill would crack down on underagers trying to buy alcohol in Wisconsin

Anyone under the age of 21 attempting to buy alcohol in Wisconsin could face harsher penalties if a bill proposed by Rep. Andre Jacque, R-Bellevue, becomes law.

SSFC passes internal budget, fines MCSC

The Student Services Finance Committee passed its internal budget at over $170,00 and fined the Multicultural Student Coalition for its third policy violation Thursday.

City officials discuss additional sidewalk lighting for students

A city committee discussed adding streetlights to North Frances, West Gorham and North Henry Streets, along with other construction plans, in an administrative meeting Thursday.

Camp Randall Student Athlete Performance Center to enhance facilities, improve recruiting

UW-Madison Athletic Department officials are hoping a $76.8 million project to enhance Camp Randall's academic and training facilities for student athletes will make Wisconsin more accommodating for athletes and enticing for prospective ones.

Wisconsin unions lose 16,000 members since 2010

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported membership in organized labor unions in Wisconsin decreased last year by 16,000 people, a 1 percent drop from 2010.

UW-Madison revamps SOAR program in response to complaints

After receiving complaints of long days and a "rushed" orientation, UW-Madison is changing the way incoming freshman take placement tests, the university announced Thursday.

University to renovate graduate student and staff housing in 2014

UW-Madison will renovate University Houses, one of its graduate student housing developments, the last of several projects refurbishing university housing for non-undergraduate students and university staff.

Three men charged in New Year's Day shooting at Frida's

The three men involved in the Jan. 1 fight and shooting at Frida's Mexican Grill on State Street were charged with battery Thursday, according to a report from the Wisconsin State Journal.

Update: UW-Parkside responds to noose incident, threatening letter

UW-Parkside is investigating a noose found late Wednesday afternoon in a campus residence hall. Officials are also investigating a threatening note the person who reported the incident received early Thursday morning.

ASM elects Andrew Bulovsky to vice chair position

The Associated Students of Madison Student Council elected Andrew Bulovsky to its vice chair position in its first meeting of the semester Wednesday.

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.