The policy and budgetary implications of Wisconsin’s budget repair bill will be explored at a La Follette School of Public Affairs forum today, Friday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in 114 Van Hise Hall. Public affairs professors…
By which alone the truth can be found
In recent days, the intensity of debate on many fronts has been ratcheted up steadily, first with the protests at the Capitol and now with the disclosure that UW may split from System. We’re hearing from lots of people, and…
New Badger Partnership Documents Released
In advance of Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, the Chancellor’s office has released two documents related to the possible separation of UW-Madison from UW System. One document summarizes how UW-Madison would become public authority as part of Governor Scott Walker’s…
Law School Forum on Governor’s Budget Repair Bill
The Law School is sponsoring a forum to discuss Special Session Senate Bill 11, Governor Scott Walker’s budget repair bill. The forum will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, February 23) from 6 to 8 pm in Room 2260 of the Law…
Legislative Update
Budget Repair Bill The budget repair bill remains stalled in the Senate due to the absence of the 14 Democratic senators. The Senate is meeting today, but can only consider items without a financial implication. The Assembly is also in…
Reschovsky: Wisconsin Risks Losing Its Best Public Employees
Activities at the Capitol over the past week have captured the attention of the media around the world. Writing for CNN, PROFS Steering Committee member Andrew Reschovsky notes that Governor Walker’s plan could ultimately cause the best public sector employees…