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Evers will not seek reelection in 2026
By Clara Strecker | Jul. 24Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced he will not seek a third term in the 2026 midterm elections
Clara Strecker
State News Editor Clara Strecker is the state news editor for The Daily Cardinal. She previously served as copy chief. Clara has written in-depth on the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the 2024 presidential election and abortion rights. She will spend the summer interning with WisPolitics. Follow her on X at @clara_strecker.
STATE NEWS
Where abortion access stands in Wisconsin after 1849 ban rollback, Medicaid cuts
By Clara Strecker | Jul. 15Even 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.
STATE NEWS
Republicans float $80 million cut to UW System budget
By Clara Strecker | Jun. 18As 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.
STATE NEWS
Wisconsin borrowers confused as student loan payments required again
By Clara Strecker | Jun. 5Following a long period of student loan payment pauses, borrowers are once again required to repay their loans, causing confusion among some students and borrowers.
STATE NEWS
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Milwaukee judge following charges accusing her of assisting an undocumented immigrant
By Clara Strecker | Apr. 30Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan is suspended following charges relating to helping a man evade immigration authorities.
STATE NEWS
Wisconsin joins lawsuit challenging cuts to federal education funding over DEI
By Francesca Pica and Clara Strecker | Apr. 28Wisconsin and 18 other states filed a lawsuit Friday challenging the Trump administration’s threats to cut funding for school districts that do not end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
STATE NEWS
Republican lawmakers renew calls to end UW System DEI following state audit
By Clara Strecker | Apr. 26University of Wisconsin System leadership defended diversity, equity and inclusion policies in a tense hearing after a state audit revealed the system and 15 state agencies failed to track DEI spending.
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Cardinal Call: UW-Madison Faculty Members Protest Trump’s Education Attacks
By Zoey Elwood , Isabella Barajas , Ted Hyngstrom and Clara Strecker | Apr. 23This week host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to Copy Editors Zoey Elwood and Clara Strecker about their story (written with Isabella Barajas) “Faculty call on UW-Madison to help fight Trump’s attacks, support international students” in a discussion of a faculty protest calling on UW-Madison to fight Trump’s education attacks and to support international students. Articles in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay to deliver spring 2025 commencement address – Alaina Walsh Department of Education to restart collection on defaulted federal student loans in two weeks – Gavin Escott
CAMPUS NEWS
Faculty call on UW-Madison to help fight Trump’s attacks, support international students
By Zoey Elwood , Isabella Barajas and Clara Strecker | Apr. 18Activists gathered at Library Mall Thursday to protest funding cuts in higher education and student visa terminations.
STATE NEWS
Trump's trade war to impact Wisconsin's top industries
By Clara Strecker | Apr. 17President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs resulting in retaliatory tariffs from Canada and China may impact Wisconsin agriculture and equipment manufacturing.
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