Wisconsin Governor’s race kicks off as Evers exits, field remains wide open
By Elaina Russell | Sep. 4With Gov. Tony Evers stepping aside, a diverse and crowded field emerges ahead of the 2026 election
With Gov. Tony Evers stepping aside, a diverse and crowded field emerges ahead of the 2026 election
City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced her Executive Capital Budget proposal, aiming to identify and invest in projects that will meet long-term community needs.
Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill to ramp up punishment for bringing a gun on college campuses in Wisconsin, touting safety concerns.
Colin Gillis, a registered nurse at University Hospital and leader of UW Nurses United, discusses the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling against UW nurses’ right to collective bargaining
Hundreds of community members gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Labor Day for the nationwide “Workers Over Billionaires” rally, calling for wealth redistribution, stronger worker protections and accountability from elected officials.
Madison Police Department announced the closure of the homeless encampment at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum, citing public health and safety problems.
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Wheelhouse Studio hosts annual free group painting event at the Memorial Union Terrace, allowing over 500 students to relax with art.
Wisconsin conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley said she will not run for a second term in 2026, despite initially indicating plans to run.
‘University of the Air’ showcased University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers on air for 30 years, specializing in long-form interviews.
New federal loan limits passed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are expected to reshape financial aid at University of Wisconsin–Madison, prompting concerns from university officials about increased reliance on private borrowing and reduced access for future students.
Funding for mental health services for University of Wisconsin System students in the state budget follows a bill Republican Senators introduced requiring campuses with less than 30,000 students to partner with a mental health care provider.
President Donald Trump’s large spending bill cuts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could see thousands of Wisconsinites lose access and farmers lose income.
The Madison Common Council voted unanimously to adopt three sweeping housing proposals this past week.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced he will not seek a third term in the 2026 midterm elections
Even after the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to decriminalize abortion in the state, changes to Medicaid means many Wisconsinites may still struggle to access reproductive health care.
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents voted to approve a 4% tuition increase for in-state undergraduates in the 2025–26 academic year, with an optional 1% add-on for campuses facing additional financial needs.
In 2024,The Daily Cardinal took home over 40 awards across three collegiate newspaper contests, including a national finalist spot for Best-All Around Student Newspaper by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders reached a tentative agreement to increase the UW System budget by the largest amount in about two decades.
As the University of Wisconsin System continues their push for an $856 million budget increase, House Speaker Robin Vos told reporters Republicans support a spending cut.
Thousands of protesters gathered at Library Mall and proceeded to march to the Capitol, chanting and holding signs in opposition to the Trump Administration and their treatment of immigrants.