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UW Regents Approve Capital, Operating Requests In Next State Budget

August 23, 2018 - 5:05pm

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a pair of budget requests to state lawmakers, including a $1.9 billion capital budget request for building and renovation projects around the state.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Spar Over UW System Budget Proposal

August 21, 2018 - 4:20pm

State lawmakers are clashing after the new University of Wisconsin System budget proposal was unveiled Monday, disagreeing over the fundamental role of the university system.

UW System Planning To Present Employee Sexual Harassment Policy To Regents

August 21, 2018 - 2:25pm

Regents Vice President Drew Petersen said the new policy will create a system-wide standard for sexual assault and harassment reporting and disclosure during the hiring process.

UW System Requests $108M Increase In State Spending

August 20, 2018 - 1:05pm

The University of Wisconsin System will ask for a $107.5 million increase in state funding over the next two years, a sizable jump from its last funding request in 2016.

WisContext: Wisconsin's Rural Schools Are Getting Squeezed By Student Loss

August 16, 2018 - 4:00pm

In Wisconsin, a desire for quality education and the costs of making such an investment has led to a funding system that can vary significantly by where a school is located.

Day After Evers Wins Democratic Primary, Walker Proposes New Tax Credits

August 15, 2018 - 10:45am

Republican Gov. Scott Walker unveiled outlines of proposals and a new ad Wednesday morning, the day after the primary. Walker is seeking a third term.

Judge OKs Plan To Auction Off UW-Oshkosh Biodigester

August 14, 2018 - 7:05pm

Court documents say Fond du Lac County Circuit Judge Richard Nuss approved the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Foundation's plan to sell its Rosendale Biodigester during an Aug. 27 auction

Wisconsin School District Creates New Political Policy After Staff Appeared In Walker Ad

August 10, 2018 - 12:00pm

The Three Lakes School District, a small school district in northern Wisconsin, has a new policy about political activity after some staff members unknowingly showed up in a campaign ad for Gov. Scott Walker.

Evers Calls Walker Anti-Education In Latest Campaign Ad

August 3, 2018 - 12:40pm

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers is launching a new ad ripping Republican Gov. Scott Walker as the most anti-education governor Wisconsin has ever seen.

Tony Evers Seeking Additional $600M In Special Education Funding

July 30, 2018 - 1:00pm

Wisconsin state Superintendent of Public Instruction and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tony Evers is asking the state to increase special education funding by $600 million in the 2019-21 state budget

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UW Regents Approve Capital, Operating Requests In Next State Budget

Wisconsin Lawmakers Spar Over UW System Budget Proposal

UW System Planning To Present Employee Sexual Harassment Policy To Regents

UW System Requests $108M Increase In State Spending

WisContext: Wisconsin's Rural Schools Are Getting Squeezed By Student Loss

Day After Evers Wins Democratic Primary, Walker Proposes New Tax Credits

Judge OKs Plan To Auction Off UW-Oshkosh Biodigester

Wisconsin School District Creates New Political Policy After Staff Appeared In Walker Ad

Evers Calls Walker Anti-Education In Latest Campaign Ad

Tony Evers Seeking Additional $600M In Special Education Funding

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