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UW-Madison protests over racist video come as Legislature looks to cut diversity funding

May 4, 2023 - 2:10pm

The UW-Madison campus erupted in protests this week over a student’s racist video. Meanwhile, the UW System is getting even more serious pressure from the state Legislature for perceived liberal bias.

State opens investigation into Wausau teacher accused of anti-Asian slur

May 4, 2023 - 12:10pm

A Wausau teacher accused of using anti-Asian racial slurs is under investigation by the state.

'Attack on local control': Milwaukee leaders decry shared revenue provisions for city

May 3, 2023 - 6:05pm

State lawmakers' proposed shared revenue bill could have major implications for Wisconsin's largest city, as several requirements in the plan dictate how Milwaukee can and can't spend the boost of money from the state.

GOP cuts to proposed education budget include funding for student mental health

May 3, 2023 - 4:00pm

This week, the Republican-led budget committee cut 38 items Gov. Tony Ever’s proposed education budget, including more than $276 million for mental health services in schools.

Wisconsin households struggle to make ends meet as pandemic aid expires

May 3, 2023 - 6:25am

More than one-third of Wisconsin households struggled to meet basic needs in 2021, even with additional federal pandemic assistance.

Arguments set for Thursday in lawsuit over Wisconsin abortion ban

May 3, 2023 - 6:10am

A Dane County judge will hear oral arguments Thursday as part of the latest step in a legal battle over Wisconsin's pre-Civil War abortion ban.

Wausau schools see backlash after teacher accused of anti-Asian slur is reinstated

May 2, 2023 - 1:30pm

The Wausau School District's decision to reinstate a high school teacher accused of using racial slurs at school has sparked outrage among Asian American leaders across Wisconsin.

GOP lawmakers remove hundreds of items from Gov. Tony Evers' budget

May 1, 2023 - 5:30pm

Republicans lawmakers voted to remove 545 proposals from the governor's two-year spending plan, dramatically reshaping Gov. Tony Evers' proposed budget.

UW System President wants students forced out of echo chambers with more diverse professors

May 1, 2023 - 5:10pm

UW System President Jay Rothman said the perceived liberal bias on college campuses won't be solved by asking professors their political affiliation. Instead, he wants to focus future hiring on a more diverse applicant pool.

Wisconsin's Menominee Nation taps into sustainable roots with renewable energy training, solar installation

May 1, 2023 - 6:15am

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is taking steps to advance its transition to renewable energy. Members of the tribe participated in a workshop last week to construct a 40-kilowatt solar array on the reservation.

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UW-Madison protests over racist video come as Legislature looks to cut diversity funding

State opens investigation into Wausau teacher accused of anti-Asian slur

'Attack on local control': Milwaukee leaders decry shared revenue provisions for city

GOP cuts to proposed education budget include funding for student mental health

Wisconsin households struggle to make ends meet as pandemic aid expires

Arguments set for Thursday in lawsuit over Wisconsin abortion ban

Wausau schools see backlash after teacher accused of anti-Asian slur is reinstated

GOP lawmakers remove hundreds of items from Gov. Tony Evers' budget

UW System President wants students forced out of echo chambers with more diverse professors

Wisconsin's Menominee Nation taps into sustainable roots with renewable energy training, solar installation

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