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HE'S IN: Barrett announces run for governor

After months of speculation, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Sunday he will join the 2010 gubernatorial race.

Dead body found at Picnic Point

The dead body of a missing person was found at Picnic Point this weekend, according to Madison Police Lt. Dave McCaw.

UW committee says Nike abused labor rights, in breach of contract with UW

The UW Labor Licensing Policy Committee voted Friday to recommend that Chancellor Biddy Martin begin taking steps to terminate the university's contract with Nike because of labor rights abuses.

WISPIRG marches on Capitol to promote green solutions to environmental issues

The Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group hosted a rally and march in continuation of its Big Red Go Green global warming campaign Friday. The rally began at Library Mall and ended with a march to the Capitol to support green solutions.

First H1N1 vaccination clinics announced

The Madison and Dane County Public Health Department announced the first community H1N1 vaccination clinics at a press conference Friday afternoon.

Zimmermann family places ads in hopes of aiding investigation

The family of Brittany Zimmermann, a deceased UW-Madison student, has decided to place ads inside Metro Transit buses, as well as on a Madison billboard, in hopes of furthering investigations into her killing.

Health-care fair celebrates reform bill

Wisconsin Students Public Interest Research Group hosted a health-care fair Thursday to celebrate the recent health-care reform bill passed by U.S. House of Representatives and to further educate students on the issue.

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County employees agree to pay cut

Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk requested that all non-represented county employees and elected officials commit to a temporary 3 percent pay cut for 2010, according to a statement her office released Thursday.

Mansion Hill not ready to accept Edgewater proposal

A day after the Madison Common Council voted to retain the proposed Edgewater tax increment financing in the 2010 capital budget, a Mansion Hill neighborhood meeting was held Thursday to learn more about the potential impact of the historic hotel renovation.

SSFC denies CWC's second appeal, OKs MCSC's budget

The Campus Women's Center exhausted its appeals process Thursday when the Student Services Finance Committee voted 2-0 to reject a procedural appeal and to uphold an earlier ASM Student Judiciary ruling.

Students learn lobbying basics

The Wisconsin Student Lobby taught UW-Madison students how to directly lobby their interests to campus officials or state lawmakers at its workshop Wednesday.

Reps. question Walker fundraising

Two Democratic lawmakers are asking election and UW System officials to determine if an event for Milwaukee County Executive and Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker violated state fundraising laws.

Next in line

For John Clay, it was as simple as a three carry, 52 yard performance against the Michigan Wolverines in 2008. For Zach Brown, it came in the form of a two touchdown, 250 yard massacre of Minnesota in 2007 filling in for an injured P.J. Hill. For both highly touted recruits, it was that breakthrough game where they became less like an abstract scouting report and more like a true contributor to the Badgers' backfield. For Montee Ball, it came last week with 115 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Bloomington that helped his team escape with a narrow 31-28 victory.

College football rivalries stand above other sports

There's nothing better than a great college football rivalry game.

Wisconsin may receive up to $250 million in education funds

Wisconsin is eligible to receive $250 million in federal Race to the Top funds, according to the  U.S.  Department of Education.  

State announces projected $3 billion unemployment insurance fund deficit

The Wisconsin unemployment insurance fund is projected to have a nearly $3 billion deficit by the end of 2011, the state announced this week.

Edgewater funds remain in budget

After a lengthy debate concerning the public value of the proposed renovation to the Edgewater Hotel, the Madison Common Council voted to keep the $16 million in tax increment financing in the capital budget with several stipulations Wednesday night.

ASM passes budget, SJ denies CFACT appeal

The ASM Student Council approved its own preliminary $1.2 million budget for next year by a 13-1 vote Wednesday.

Families and friends welcome home airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing

Approximately 200 airmen from the Madison-based 115th Fighter Wing were welcomed home by friends and family Thursday after a two-month tour of duty in Iraq.