Representative Andre Jacque (R-De Pere) said last week that he plans to reintroduce legislation that would limit the use of fetal tissue in scientific research. Similar legislation was introduced, but did not pass, last session. The proposed bill could seriously…
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Rep. Pocan Discusses Federal Sequestration
Newly-elected Congressman Mark Pocan visited UW-Madison yesterday to discuss the federal budget sequester with faculty. Representative Pocan met with a dozen researchers who told him that UW-Madison will see a reduction of more than $30 million in federal research funding…
Thursday, April 4 is UW-Madison Day at the Capitol
Faculty, staff, and students will descend on the State Capitol on Thursday, April 4, hosting interactive displays and exhibits from 10 am until 2 pm. The day is designed to remind legislators and staff of the positive role the university…
2013 Budget Forum
A panel of three experts — Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell, professor Andrew Reschovsky, and former State Budget Director David Schmiedicke — discussed the state budget and how it affects UW-Madison at a campus forum on Tuesday, March 12. Daily…
PROFS Budget Forum Tomorrow
Reminder! PROFS will host a public forum to discuss the 2013-15 state budget at noon tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12 in the Wisconsin Idea Room in the Education Building. The forum is free and open to the public. There will be ample time for…
PROFS State Budget Forum
PROFS will host a public forum to discuss the 2013-15 state budget at noon on Tuesday, March 12 in the Wisconsin Idea Room in the Education Building. The forum is free and open to the public. The forum features three…
2013-15 Biennial Budget
Governor Scott Walker delivered his budget address last night with few surprises. Most of the budget details had been released to the press over the past ten days. A transcript of the budget speech is here, and video is here. The…
A Few Details About State Budget Emerge
Governor Scott Walker announced yesterday that he plans to invest almost $100 million in workforce development. Some items that affect the University of Wisconsin System: $20 million for programs relating to economic and workforce development, including efforts to improve affordability.…
PolitiFact on UW System Faculty Salaries
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and PolitiFact Wisconsin recently examined a statement by University of Wisconsin System President Kevin Reilly asserting that “faculty salaries at UW System institutions have now fallen more than 18 percent below the national average.” Reilly made…
UW-Madison Faculty: Providing Results for Wisconsin
PROFS met with staff from the office of Governor Scott Walker last week and spoke to them about the faculty at UW-Madison and the integral role we play. A pdf of the handout used at the meeting can be found…