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Wisconsin pays out record $1.86 billion in returns to taxpayers for 2009

Wisconsin paid out $1.86 billion, a record high paid for tax refunds, to tax filers during the 2009 taxing period.

Brothers Bar and Grill drops lawsuit against UW Board of Regents, accepts $2.1 million buyout

The owners of Brothers Bar and Grill have agreed to drop their lawsuit against the UW Board of Regents, ending a lengthy legal battle just one day before their scheduled trial.

New Beer Thursday--Capital Brewery Supper Club Lager

If you long for the soda fountain, jukebox and drive-in theater, chances are one of the things you don't miss is the beer that accompanies those ""Happy Days"" memories of the 1950s. That's for good reason, too, as back then people were drinking limp-wristed swill to accompany their diner corn dogs and fries. But with their ""Supper Club Lager,"" Capital Brewery has joined the trend, and its results are not promising.

Chancellor Martin selects Go Big Read book

UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin selected ""The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"" by Rebecca Skloot Tuesday to be the featured book for next year's Go Big Read program.

Eicher wins Dane County Board of Supervisors student district

UW-Madison student Analiese Eicher won the District 5 Dane County Board of Supervisors seat over opponent Michael Johnson Tuesday with 161 votes to his 100.

Gov. Doyle's approval rating drops to 34 percent, an all-time low

Gov. Jim Doyle's approval rating is at an all-time low according to a new poll released Tuesday.

Athletic Board should vote on all coach hires, report says

The UW-Madison Athletic Board should be voting on all coach hiring decisions, according to a new report commissioned by the Faculty Senate.

Jon wants asterisk-free trial from companies

If there's one thing I can't stand in this world, it's the completely misleading ""deals"" and ""Savings!"" from all sorts of companies and organizations hoping to dupe us all into literally buying into their scams. It seems like every amazing offer these days has some sort of catch, twist or horrific money-ejaculating pitfall attached that sours the deal in the end. Luckily, my hilarious, prize-winning column* this week will not disappoint. I'm bound and determined to point out all the tips and tricks to help college students catch when companies aren't being completely honest and up front with you.**

PETA files suit against UW

Members of the animal rights group People for Ethical Treatment of Animals  will file a lawsuit Tuesday against the UW System Board of Regents for not releasing documents concerning eye-movement research on monkeys and cats.

Cieslewicz 'moves on' from Fiore, plans to rebuild Central Library on site

The Madison Public Library Board met Monday to discuss a proposal to rebuild the Central Library at its current location, 201 W. Mifflin St.

Group threatens Doyle in letter

Gov. Jim Doyle received a letter from an anti-government group last week that saying he would be removed from office if he did not leave within three days.

Neumann and other GOP members align with Tea Party

Mark Neumann has begun aligning himself with members of Wisconsin's Tea Party movement and plans to attend a Tea Party event in Madison hosted by Americans for Prosperity and Tea Party Express Tuesday.

Update: Eicher wins District 5 in official totals

Analiese Eicher won the District 5 seat for the Dane County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, according to early vote totals.

UW System schools wish to increase number of grads

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly set goals for UW campuses to increase the number of graduates by 30 percent over the next 15 years.

Report details UW Athletic Board's input in coach hiring decisions

UW-Madison should change its policies for hiring athletic department coaches,  according to a Faculty Senate ad hoc committee.

UW System spent $3M on lobbying over past 10 years

The UW System spent nearly $3 million on lobbying efforts over the past 10 years according to data from a government watchdog group.

Students take part in local government

UW-Madison students may not consider their role in Madison city politics, but city issues have a direct impact on the campus area and student life.

Student referendum to determine future renovations of Natatorium

The UW-Madison Natatorium may see major renovations within the next few years if a student referendum passes next week.

Stolen vehicle, downtown high-speed chase ends in arrest

An Edgerton man was arrested Monday, March 29, for allegedly stealing a vehicle from the 200 block of North Carroll Street and leading a Madison Police Department officer on a high-speed chase downtown.

And then there were three: Badgers' Geoffrion named Hobey Finalist